Fuel Saving Tips

savemoney

Most definitely you cant beat nice curves

Jamesnorris wrote: »

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Owain_Moneysaver

Get a lift in a friend's car.

cyclonebri1

marlot wrote: »

Another tip for saving fuel when on an open highway is drive around 4 seconds (or more) from the car in front, and aim to use the gap to avoid un-necessary braking and acceleration. Yopu can then drive extra smoothly, saving loads of fuel.

And when you get to within a few feet chuck out a tow rope to his bumper.

keeps the gap constant and saves your fuel :A:A;)

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I don't drive that many miles to worry about it. Also driving is one of my pleasures. Does that mean I have to cut down at the pub as well to save money?

forgotmyname

Yes dont drink and drive its bad for economy, You may find youve done the whole journey in 1st gear or even
reverse, Weaving all over the road doesnt help either.

Flooring it when the rear windows has blackpool illuminations come up behind and tries to stop you, Will really hammer
the economy. As will running on flat tyres or the steel rims/brake discs.

Brew your own alcohol and stay at home, One for the car one for you.....

NBLondon

Jamesnorris wrote: »

These tips were presented in London by Quentin Willson (from Top Gear) Shell for World Fuel Save Day:

2. Keep your windows closed

Serious question: In mid-summer...

Windows Open; Aircon Off
Windows Closed; Aircon On

Which uses less fuel?

I suppose Windows Closed; Aircon Off; Drive Naked is an option :rotfl:

bigdave196

NBLondon wrote: »

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Serious question: In mid-summer...

Windows Open; Aircon Off
Windows Closed; Aircon On

Which uses less fuel?

I suppose Windows Closed; Aircon Off; Drive Naked is an option :rotfl:

At low speeds (i.e. pootling around town) then you want windows down and the aircon off, but at higher speeds (i.e. motorway and A-road) you want the windows closed and the aircon on

cyclonebri1

bigdave196 wrote: »

At low speeds (i.e. pootling around town) then you want windows down and the aircon off, but at higher speeds (i.e. motorway and A-road) you want the windows closed and the aircon on

:TI'll 2nd that as probably as good an answer as can be given.

It's always a contensious issue but I think you will find the aircon danages MPG by between 3 and 6%, some claim a little more;)

thescouselander

I reckon the supposed impact of using the air con has been totally exaggerated. It will only take 1 or 2 horse power to drive the ac pump which is a fraction of the power needed to move the car. Also the pump cuts in and out so its not running all the time.

I never notice any difference in mpg when using the air con - my advice, if you need to use it then switch it on.

iltisman

These guys have a few good tips http://ecomodder.com/forum/