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2.08
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL
(continued)
General hints
•
Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,
(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.
•
For
vehicles
with
air
conditioning
,
the
extra
fuel
consumed in urban cycle can be
as high as 2 litres per 100 km:
switch the system off when it is
not needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim as this is wasteful.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid
using
the
car
for
door-to-door calls (short journeys
with long waits in between)
because the engine never reaches
its normal operating temperature.
Try to group your calls.
Tyres
•
Inflation pressures which are
too
low
may
increase
fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.
