Make your car more fuel-efficient

Make your car more fuel-efficient

There are a few really basic things you can do to your vehicle that can make a huge difference when it comes to fuel efficiency. The first thing you should do is regularly check that your tyres are correctly inflated. In fact, tyres that are underinflated by just 15psi can use around 6% more fuel. Overall, it’s believed that tyres contribute to around 20% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption, so minimising fuel loss from them is crucial to making your car more efficient. Make sure to regularly check your tyre pressure, and inflate them if necessary.

Removing any excess weight from your vehicle can also help when it comes to making your car more fuel-efficient. In particular, roof racks can add wind resistance to the vehicle, meaning your engine will have to work harder and thus use more fuel.