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Step 1
Drive slowly. Tests have shown that you get will 40 percent more mileage out of your car at 55 km/h compared to driving at 80 km/h.
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Step 2
Try not to accelerate or decelerate too quickly. This is often linked to poor gear shifting where you are either changing gears too often or not enough, which overworks the engine and in turn wastes petrol.
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Step 3
Keep your foot off the clutch except when you are changing gears. This is particularly relevant when people wait at traffic lights and use the clutch to keep the car steady--using the hand brake instead saves a lot of petrol.
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Step 4
Switch off the engine if you are stopping for more than two minutes.
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Step 5
Anticipate your braking. Petrol can be wasted when you stop your car suddenly, or if you use your brakes too much in general.
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Step 6
Drive off as soon as the car starts. If you leave the engine running, waiting for it to warm up, fuel is being wasted. Go off immediately in a low gear and the engine will warm up as you drive.
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Step 7
Regularly check the car for problems. Constantly check your cars tyre pressure at petrol stations and clean the air filter--a dirty one can harm the components and the car will need more fuel to compensate for the damage.
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Step 8
Avoid driving with heavy loads as again the engine will be overworked and more petrol will be required for it to run efficiently.
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Step 9
Plan your route for long distance journeys. If you can avoid heavy traffic it will save you on fuel as the vehicle will not be waiting in long queues, constantly stopping and starting.
