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Over €2 a liter for fuel? Who would have thought it just a few months ago? To support motorists in these times of crisis and help them save fuel, we have a few tips to share.
In a new era, filling your car's tank with fuel has become a luxury. Gone are the days of filling up with a 50-euro bill... now, for reasons unknown, the price of a liter of petrol is soaring. Fortunately, since April 1, 2022, the French government has offered to reimburse all French drivers up to 18 centimes per liter of gasoline consumed. Of course, this is the first step, but it's certainly not enough.
Don't burden yourself with extras. The heavier the car, the more fuel it consumes According to a study by Ghent University, a reduction of 100 kg in a car means a fuel saving of 7%.
Improve aerodynamics. If you have rails or trunks on your roof, remember to remove them when not in use. Their presence increases the car's wind resistance, making you consume 10 to 20% more fuel! The same applies to driving with the windows open.
Adopt an economical driving style. In short, you don't need to slam the pedals on your car. Braking consumes a lot of energy. So anticipate your braking by moderately releasing the gas pedal beforehand, rather than using the brakes. The same applies to acceleration. Neither too light nor too strong. Soft or hard acceleration will increase fuel consumption.
For optimum fuel consumption, reach your target speed quickly and keep it as steady as possible.
Relax and turn on the air conditioner. Air conditioners consume a lot of electricity and fuel. If you want to save precious liters of water, use it only when necessary. Be aware that on some cars, the temperature in "auto" mode can run the air conditioner without you noticing.
Remember to check your air, diesel and pre-filter filters, and even change the oil more regularly!
Choose tires "energy-efficient" tires. By offering your vehicle less rollingresistance , tires can reduce fuel consumption by 0.2 to 0.3 l/100 km. With the right pressure, they also offer better handling and more efficient braking. Under-inflated tires wear out faster and increase fuel consumption by 4 to 10%! Finally, equip yourself with a compressor to manage your tire pressure in any situation.
When was the last time you changed your air filter? 10 minutes and a few euros can reduce your fuel consumption. When clogged, the air filter lets less air through, preventing the engine from burning optimally and therefore requiring more fuel. The same applies to the fuel filter, which, when damaged, can cause starting problems, contamination and holes when accelerating, all of which can lead to excessive diesel or petrol consumption.
Take care of your lambda probes. If they fail, the immediate consequence will be to disrupt the engine's air-fuel mixture. This will lead to increased pollutant emissions, engine knock and excessive fuel consumption.
If you feel you're consuming more fuel than usual, this may be due to a number of other components. It's a good idea to check injectors regularly, or use a cleaner,as well asflowmeters andglow plugs .
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