We\u2019re not saying that you need to add a bunch of mods to your car. We\u2019re simply saying that you keep your windows and sunroof (if you have one) closed when you\u2019re driving. Open windows (because of the wind) increase the car\u2019s \u2018drag\u2019 effect, which in turn increases fuel consumption.<\/p>\n
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Shut off the A\/C<\/strong><\/p>\n Air-conditioning is a godsend: it keeps us cool in sweltering heat, helps de-mist the windscreen, as well as keeping us warm in winter; however, it makes the car less fuel efficient. So, in moderate weather conditions, it\u2019s best to turn it off.<\/p>\n Try avoid driving in peak traffic hours<\/strong><\/p>\n Stuck in heavy traffic is one of the most frustrating and draining tasks the majority of us have to endure. The constant \u201cstop-start\u201d fashion causes us to have to keep changing gears uses up lots of juice \u2013 as well as our patience.<\/p>\n In order to combat this, many employers have implemented a flexi-hours policy. This allows you to choose your working hours.<\/p>\n Accelerate smoothly\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Yeah, you\u2019re probably thinking \u201cwhat?\u201d right now, but it\u2019s true. If you push hard on the accelerator to avoid having to shift into a lower gear, you\u2019re actually using more fuel.<\/p>\n Drop the revs<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you know how high the revs (revolutions per minute) should go before you change gears? The majority of drivers wait for the dial to hit 3000 (petrol) and 2500 (diesel) before thy shift. This is a bit too high and is draining fuel unnecessarily. Rather change gears at 2500rpm (petrol) and 2000 (diesel).<\/p>\n If you’re in the market for a car, make sure you check out our PriceCheck Cars platform<\/a><\/strong>. We’ll help you decide which vehicle is best for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does your heart start beating faster when you watch the Rands increase rapidly when you fill up your car\u2019s petrol tank? You’re not alone! Fuel prices have increased exponentially over the last few years and it\u2019s taking its toll on our wallets. The good news is that by making certain adjustments to the way that<\/p>\n