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Apart from checking spark plugs don’t overlook the plug leads, including the oft forgotten lead from the distributor to the ignition coil. If these are old then they can cause misfires and poor or even no starting in damp conditions. Change them if you think they’re suspect.

 

It probably seems elementary but having the tyres at the correct pressures can make a real difference to your car’s fuel consumption, up to 8% if they’re too soft.

 

Make a saving of 10% just by driving smoothly, no drag take offs! And braking in good time helps.

 

Get into the highest gear possible as soon as your car is ?happy’ with it. Less throttle, more cash in your pocket. Obviously, don’t slog up hills in top gear or you will lose any savings you’ve gained so far.

 

You wouldn’t normally walk around with your pockets full of lead, so it makes sense to get everything unnecessary out of your car. That weight saving just saved you some hard earned cash.

 

It’s nice to put the air-conditioning on when it’s a hot day, but that cold breeze is costing you fuel as the pump saps power out of your car’s engine.

 

We’ve all done it but don’t idle the engine unnecessarily, the engine doesn’t warm up quickly and apart from wasting fuel, there’s always the risk of wear inside the car’s engine.

 

Beware of the heated rear window, that imposes a load on the alternator, increasing it’s resistance and making the engine work harder. Fortunately, a lot of cars have heated rear windows which switch off automatically after a period of time.

 

And finally, if you don’t need it, get the roof rack off. Only fit it when you need to use it. It causes drag, which of course wastes fuel but also makes a lot of noise which can be worrying first time, I thought my car’s wheel bearings were failing until I twigged!

 

And finally, I promise, the best fuel economy  and health tip of all. If you don’t need to use the car, leave the keys on the coffee table. And walk. To the paper shop, the local store, wherever. You’ll feel better, so will your wallet, and so will the planet.

 

Originally published here.

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tony

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