Petroleum Conservation Tips
Remember to follow the steps below and you'll soon be saving
money and reducing your fleets impact on the environment.
- Check your revs - change up before 2,500rpm (petrol) and
2,000rpm (diesel).
- Anticipate road conditions and drive smoothly,
avoiding sharp
acceleration and heavy braking. This saves fuel and reduces
accident rates.
- Use air conditioning sparingly as it significantly
increases fuel consumption.
- The most efficient speed depends
upon the car in question but is typically around 45 - 50mph.
Faster speed will greatly
increase
your fuel consumption.
- Drive away immediately when starting
from cold - idling to heat the engine wastes fuel and causes
rapid engine
wear.
- Check your tyre pressure regularly - under-inflated
tyres are dangerous and can increase fuel consumption
by up
to 3%.
- If you're stuck in a jam, switch the engine
off if you expect to be there for more than a minute or
two. Cutting
the engine
will save fuel and reduce emissions.
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