Tips to improve fuel efficiency
Improving fuel efficiency can help you save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and extend your car’s life. Here are the top 5 tips to help you improve the fuel efficiency of your car:
TIP 1: CAR MAINTENANCE
- Regular maintenance: Follow the recommended maintenance schedule for your car − change oil, air filter replacements, and spark plug replacements.
- Keep tyres properly inflated: Underinflated tyres increase rolling resistance and decrease fuel efficiency. Check tyre pressure regularly and maintain the recommended pressure levels.
- Use our Autobacs motor oil for assurance
- Ensure proper wheel alignment: Misaligned wheels can cause increased rolling resistance and reduced fuel efficiency. Get your wheels aligned as recommended.
TIP 2: AERODYNAMICS
- Close windows at high speeds: When driving on expressway or at high speeds, it is more fuel-efficient to keep the windows closed. Open windows create drag, increasing air resistance and decreasing fuel efficiency.
TIP 3: AUTOBACS FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT
- Use Autobacs Fuel System Treatment1
Modern engines tend to form internal deposits that can cause a loss of fuel economy and reduced performance. Autobacs Fuel System Treatment contains a unique blend of three powerful synthetic cleaning agents that help remove harmful deposits and keeps the fuel intake system clean. Additionally, Autobacs Fuel System Treatment contains a friction modifier that reduces excessive friction for reduced engine wear.- Cleans Fuel System
- Reduces Friction
- Restores Fuel Economy
- Maximizes Performances
TIP 4: DRIVING HABITS
- Avoid aggressive driving: Rapid acceleration and braking can significantly reduce fuel efficiency
- Maintain a steady speed: Avoid unnecessary fluctuations in speed, as frequent acceleration and deceleration consume more fuel.
- Avoid idling: When your car is idling, it is not only wasting fuel but also emitting unnecessary emissions. If you anticipate being stationary for quite a while, it is more fuel-efficient to turn off your engine. Restarting your car uses less fuel than idling for an extended period.
TIP 5: REDUCING CAR LOAD
- Remove unnecessary weight: Extra weight in your car requires more energy to move, thus reducing fuel efficiency. Remove unnecessary items from your trunk or cargo area.
- Roof racks: Remove roof racks when not in use. It is because it increases aerodynamic drag and reduces fuel efficiency.
Reference
1. Fuel additive – AUTOBACS HQ (27/07/2023). https://autobacsbrand.com/products/fuel-additive/