Fact vs fiction: Five tips for saving petrol money examined
Making fewer journeys is the most obvious way to save money as the cost of filling up a car hits £100, but how else can you use less fuel?1) Is 56mph the best speed to drive?However, there is no ideal fixed driving speed,The 56mph myth, it says, came out of old fuel consumption tests - in a city, at 56mph and at 75mph.
The impact might be more noticeable on shorter trips - that's because the air conditioner has to use more power initially to bring down the inside temperature of your car. If you're forced to choose between two, the best option will depend on your speed. The air conditioner is probably the better above 50mph because the faster you drive the greater the drag caused by open windows.Coasting is when you drive with the car in neutral, or with the clutch pedal held down.
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