Driving Efficiently

With the recent hike in PMS prices across the country, it is important to get the best possible value for money when driving our cars.

Here are some tips to help.

1. Drive conservatively. Accelerate gently when passing, overtaking or merging with faster traffic, and avoid hard braking. Frequent hard acceleration and braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40%.

2. Avoid high speeds. Cars are designed to be most efficient at about 100kmh/60mph. Lowering your speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25%.

3. Shift your gears properly. Use your manual transmission for maximum fuel savings. A tachometer can help you shift the transmission at the most fuel-efficient engine speeds (the owner's manual will indicate these speeds). Don't use high revs, it's not a race.

4. Plan and combine your trips. Avoid trips during rush hour that would cause you to idle your engine for long. Combining short trips into one longer one allows your engine and drivetrain to reach peak operating temperature. A cold engine burns more fuel.

5. Know when to use your AC. AC use in slow city traffic can increase fuel consumption up to 20%. However, at highway speeds use the AC. Open windows and sunroofs allow wind into the car which increases the drag and makes the engine work harder to achieve the same speeds.

6. Check tire pressure. Do this at least once a month when the tires are cold (i.e., the vehicle has been stationary for at least three hours or has not been driven more than 2 km).

Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure, usually indicated on the car door, glove compartment or in the owner's manual. Underinflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by up to 5% and are unsafe.

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