Drivers have been warned of a faulty gas pump that could be costing them more money than they should. The
costly error was revealed bycar experts on social media and has been viewed thousands of times.
because fuel prices dropped to his 174.79p anddiesel dropped to 185.40p.
However, relative prices remain high, andthe cost of living crisis is putting pressure on the budgets of households.
Therefore,finding ways to save on fuel costshas never been more important.
Abigayle is on theTik Tok channel. It offers.
In one of her recent videos, she revealed key tips for reducing fuel costs.
And her one of the hints may seem puzzling. She says don't fill your tank up.
In her video, she states: It weighs a lot.
AA's fuel price spokesman, Luke Bosdett, said that more weight makes the car heavier and consumes more gasoline.
Raising the tank to the top can reduce costs.
Tips for reducing fuel consumption for Tik Tok videos:
Keep your car organized
Keep clothes and You might think that even with all the other trinkets lying around, there's no fuel cost.
But again, adding weight to a car makes it less capable.
"More weight in the car means more fuel consumption."
Luke added: "It's like he carries a kit of golf clubs and footballs in his car.
" Perhaps he only uses it once a week and leaves it there for convenience .
"But you might be able to save fuel if you take it out of the car and put it in the garage."
Fill up the tires
Tires Just as a deflated bike slows down while cycling down the road, the same thing happens with a car.
This is because tires create more drag on the road and use more energy movement
. A 10% under-inflated tire consumes 3% more fuel.
And Luke said that checking tire pressure every two weeks, he not only uses less fuel, but also makes driving safer.
``Improved road holding means your tires grip the road better and are less likely to break down.''
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Drive smoothly, accelerate gently, read the road ahead, and avoid unnecessary braking to save fuel.
"Every time you brake, you're actually wasting fuel," says Abigail.
Luke said one of his tips is to increase the distance between his car and the car in front. This eliminates the need to brake and accelerate as often, which consumes more fuel.
He added:
Don't Drive Too Fast
Slowing down will save fuel.
AA estimates that driving at 60 mph on a 70 mph road can reduce gas consumption by up to 15%.
Therefore, staying in the left lane may be the best advice.
"Heavier feet means you burn [fuel] faster," says Abigail.
"It's better to plan your trip. By leaving earlier, you won't have to drive any faster."
Luke added: . "If you stick to the speed limit on the road, you can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
"But driving within the speed limit probably means you can drive smoother. It saves fuel by itself.”
What other ways can you save gas?
In addition to Abigail's tips,there are other ways to save on gas bills. Fuel costs.
Avoiding using premium fuels is one obvious tip.
You have a high performance car, but you probably don't need it. No benefit and could add 15p per liter to your bill.
One thing you can do is turn off the fuel-hungry air conditioner.
Raising the temperature of the air conditioner can increase fuel consumption by 10%, so lower the windows instead.
Where is the cheapest gas?
Prices have come down a bit lately, but it's always worth looking to see if you can get your fuel cheap.
If you don't want to go looking for the cheapest gas station, there is a website where you can find the cheapest front yard nearby.
Fleet News and Allstar have countywide gas prices.o See comparisons for your area.
PetrolPrices Check the prices of over 8,000 front yards near you on our app and website.
Comparison site Confused.com also has a gas price checker that allows registered users to see gas prices within a 5, 10 or 25 mile radius I can do it.
