Maintain Your Tyres
Pump Up Your Tyres - Under inflated tyres increase resistance which harms your fuel consumption. It is estimated 50% of tyres on the road are under inflated. Check your car manual for the recommended pressure then go to your local petrol station and use their pump, this is normally free! If your tyres are under inflated by 20% this will result in a 3% fuel consumption increase and reduce the tyre life by 30%. Pumping your tyres up is one of the easiest and quickest ways to instantly improve your fuel consumption.
Check For Wear - If your tyres are bald this is not only illegal but dangerous and harming your fuel economy. For new tyres you should check out MyTyres, who are Europe's largest online tyre retailer, or contact your local garage.
Fit Thinner Tyres - Thicker tyres have more rolling resistance which means higher fuel consumption. Fitting thinner tyres will improve your fuel consumption, however your car will not handle as well with thinner tyres. Always seek advice of a garage before buying thinner tyres.
Related Resources
MyTyres
Book - How to Maintain Your Car and Keep It Running Smoothly<
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