Guide to Eco Driving

• 1. Keep Your Car as Light as Possible

  For every 100kg of weight in your boot, fuel efficiency decreases up to 6% on a mid-size saloon. A vehicle’s fuel efficiency is also very sensitive to air friction; for example, installing a roof rack may decrease fuel efficiency by up to 20%.

• 2. Maintain the Tires Recommended Air Pressure

  If you are driving with tires that are 50kPA less than the recommended air pressure, fuel efficiency may decrease by up to 6% in the city and 4% on the highway..

• 3. When in Idle for Longer Periods of Time Turn Off the Engine or Put the Gear in Neutral Position

  If your car is idle for over one minute with the engine running, it consumes more fuel than when starting your car. In 10 minutes, your car will consume 130cc of fuel.

• 4. Refrain from Abrupt Acceleration / Quick Starts

  Gradual acceleration enhances fuel efficiency. Accelerating about 20km/h through five seconds enhances fuel efficiency by about 11km.

• 5. Use Engine Brakes

  Taking your feet off the accelerator to slow down could enhance your fuel efficiency by 2%.