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What strategies can you adopt to save fuel on long road trips?

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Planning a long road trip can be an exciting adventure, but with rising fuel costs, it's important to consider ways to reduce consumption and save money. Fuel efficiency is not just about the vehicle; it's about how you drive it and plan your journey. By adopting certain strategies, you can significantly cut down on fuel usage, ensuring a more economical and environmentally friendly trip. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, these tips will help you stretch your fuel further and enjoy your journey without the added stress of excessive gas expenses.

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Miguel Galmes Schwarz

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1 Optimize Route

Choosing the most efficient route is crucial for saving fuel. Before embarking on your journey, use a map or GPS to plan a route that avoids heavy traffic, frequent stoplights, and steep inclines as much as possible. Highways often offer a more consistent speed, which is better for fuel economy than the stop-and-go of city driving. Additionally, consider the time of day; traveling during off-peak hours can prevent delays caused by congestion, allowing for a smoother drive that conserves fuel.

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Wendy Moffat

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Traffic congestion is very fluid on a longer journey so I would also suggest keeping logged in to journey apps and/or sat nav whilst on route which make journey adjustments in real time

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2 Vehicle Check

Ensuring your vehicle is in top condition before a long trip can lead to significant fuel savings. Perform a thorough check on your vehicle's tire pressure, as under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance and, consequently, fuel consumption. Additionally, change the oil if necessary and use the manufacturer's recommended grade, which can improve engine efficiency. Remove any unnecessary weight from your car and check that the air filter is clean to allow for optimal air flow to the engine.

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Wendy Moffat

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Vehicles need to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. In addition many service centres will offer free winter vehicle checks. Carry out a basic walkround check before every journey. Not only can this save you money it may also save your life.

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3 Drive Smart

Your driving habits have a substantial impact on fuel efficiency. To save fuel, maintain a steady speed and use cruise control on highways when it's safe to do so. Accelerate smoothly and anticipate stops to avoid sudden braking, which wastes fuel. Also, minimize idling; if you expect to be stopped for more than a minute, it's better to turn off the engine. These small adjustments in driving behavior can lead to noticeable savings over the course of a long trip.

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Miguel Galmes Schwarz

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Avoid all types of acceleration, both positive and negative. When the traffic light turns green, don't step on the gas pedal as if there's no tomorrow. Conversely, when the light turns red, anticipate it and avoid hard braking. Lateral accelerations should also be minimized, as they create unnecessary risks for other drivers who may then need to accelerate to avoid a collision. The most efficient driver uses cruise control as much as possible and minimizes strong steering wheel movements. Above all, this driver uses the gas and brake pedals only when absolutely necessary, applying just the right amount of pressure.

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Wendy Moffat

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Great advice here. Avoiding aggressive driving styles definitely improve not just fuel economy but wear and tear on vehicle tyres and brakes.

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4 Use AC Wisely

Air conditioning can be a major drain on fuel, especially on hot days. To save fuel, use the air conditioning sparingly and try to park in the shade or use sunshades to keep the vehicle cool when not in use. When driving at lower speeds, consider opening the windows instead of using the AC. However, at higher speeds, closed windows reduce aerodynamic drag, so it's better to use the air conditioning and keep windows closed.

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5 Cruise Control

Utilizing cruise control on long stretches of road helps maintain a constant speed and can improve fuel efficiency. By avoiding unnecessary acceleration and deceleration, cruise control reduces the engine workload and saves fuel. However, it's important to use this feature only in appropriate conditions, such as on relatively flat and straight highways, and not in heavy traffic or on hilly terrain where it could actually lead to increased fuel use.

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6 Lighten Load

The weight of your vehicle directly affects its fuel consumption. Before setting off, remove any non-essential items from your vehicle that may add extra weight. This includes clearing out your trunk and avoiding carrying heavy equipment that isn't needed for your trip. Additionally, if you have a roof rack or carrier that isn't in use, consider removing it to improve aerodynamics and reduce wind resistance, which in turn will help to save fuel.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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