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Simple Ways to Improve Fuel Economy

MuazzamAugust 14, 20261 min read

Fuel economy gains come from unglamorous basics far more reliably than from any gadget or additive marketed to "boost mileage."

Under-inflated tyres are one of the biggest silent fuel-economy killers — check pressure monthly against the sticker inside your door jamb, not the number on the tyre sidewall (that's the maximum, not the recommended figure).

A clogged air filter forces the engine to work harder to draw in air, richening the fuel mixture unnecessarily — a fresh filter is one of the cheapest fuel-economy upgrades available.

Aggressive acceleration and hard braking waste far more fuel than driving smoothly at a steady pace — anticipating traffic ahead and easing off early instead of braking hard is a free habit change with a real impact.

Remove unnecessary weight from the boot, and close windows at highway speed (aerodynamic drag from open windows costs more fuel than air conditioning above roughly 80 km/h). Finally, stick to your service schedule — a poorly tuned engine, worn spark plugs, or low fluid levels all quietly drag mileage down over time.

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