Thoughtful Driving fuel saving tips
Using less fuel doesn’t have to mean making big changes to how you drive. Some small tweaks to your driving technique can improve your fuel economy by 15-40%.1To make it super easy for you, we’ve put together some handy tips to help you use less fuel on every journey. Everyone can make a difference, and together it all adds up.
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Keep your engine clean
Choose Esso fuels to keep your engine clear and give you more miles per tank.
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Drive smoothly to save fuel
Smooth breaking and steady acceleration will reduce your emissions and save you fuel.
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Go a little slower
Reducing your speed from 70 to 60mph can reduce your fuel consumption by up to 9%.2
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Keep pumped and well oiled
Correctly inflated tyres and topped up oil use less fuel, so check both regularly.
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Travel lighter
Use less fuel by removing unnecessary weight from your car.
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Reduce wind resistance
Roof racks and boxes add unnecessary drag which uses more fuel. Take them off when you’re not using them.
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1 Varies based on journey type, source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy 2017.
2 Source - The AA