Fuel prices were going through the roof before the dreaded global economic recession put them in their place. You might be happy by this scheme of things, i.e. decline in fuel price, but the bad news is inflation has drastically increased and you have to be wary of the way you splurge your money.

Your car consumes the largest chunk of fuel, than say your bike or any similar item. You can however save a good deal of fuel by effectively maintaining your car. Here are a few tips that will help you to improve your engine’s fuel efficiency:

You should fix a car if it appears out of tune or has failed an emissions test can, as it can improve your its petrol mileage by an average of 4 percent. The better the repair work the more you stand to benefit through better mileage.  Serious issues like a faulty oxygen sensor can ruin you as the efficiency level is reduced by almost 60%. Don’t let it bug you and get it fixed without delay.

Clogged air filters have this obnoxious habit of bringing down oil efficiency levels. Moreover, these particles also have the potential to cause lasting damage to your engine. Thus, by replacing the filter you not only ensure better mileage but also protect your engine.

Properly inflated tyres can increase your petrol mileage by around 3.3 percent. Moreover, properly inflated tyres are safer and tend to last much longer.

Finally, but importantly make sure that you use the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. This way you will not only end up improving your gas mileage by 1-2 percent, but also do a great service to the car’s engine which will now respond better to your requirements. Of course, if you tend to get lost a lot, then getting a sat nav, like the RAC 300 UK, can save you tons on unnecessary driving.

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