Improve your miles per gallon

When money is tight, every man and his dog seem to be coming up with suggestions on how to save money on everything from food to insurance to fuel. So if you go online and do a search, you’ll probably come across plenty of guides on how to make your hard earned money go a bit further. In order to improve the miles per gallon your vehicle uses, however, there are some simple tips to follow: The first thing you have to do is measure your current fuel economy. Start with a full tank of fuel by filling up to where the pump cuts off and zero your trip counter. Then next time you fill up, again fill it to where the pump cuts off. Then divide the amount of volume you put in (litres or gallons) by the distance you’ve driven (miles or kilometres) and you will get your vehicle’s fuel consumption. The easiest way to save some money on fuel is to adjust what you do with your right foot – go easier on the accelerator and you will safe fuel. Your average fuel use can drop with as much as 15% just by adjusting your motorway speed from 80 to 65mph. The more engine power you use, the more fuel you will consume so keep a watchful eye on that rev counter. Use the internet to source out the cheapest petrol station near you and make sure you use any vouchers you get when grocery shopping or buying certain newspapers. It might seem like small sums but if you fill up regularly, these small sums will all add up. Also make sure to check you have the correct tyre pressure as this will affect fuel consumption. Underinflated tyres use more effort to roll across the road surface. It might also be worth swapping to low-rolling resistance tyres next time your tyres are due for a change. Also get rid of any excess clutter in the boot and remove the roof rack if this is fitted. Both add weight and the roof rack adds drag. It all adds up to more fuel consumed per mile. It’s also worth keeping your car well serviced as a smooth running car works more efficiently and doesn’t have to work so hard. Air filter, oil, oil filters and spark plugs all affect the running of your car and your overall fuel consumption. So regardless of whether you’re driving a new Ford C-Max, Berkshire or a Ford Fiesta in Cheshire, there are ways to make those drives a lot cheaper. If you stick to all the points listed above, you might see fuel efficiency increased with as much as 15% in a year and with one average tank costing around £60, this will equate to some serious money saved.