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Be smooth\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EIf you’re distracted, not looking far enough ahead or overly aggressive behind the wheel, you’ll endanger yourself and waste fuel. “I can’t emphasise enough the effect of smooth driving, how you use your vision and how you anticipate traffic flow,” says Mark. “We’ve been able to demonstrate that we can reduce somebody’s fuel consumption by 27 per cent just by how they drive.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Check your tyres\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003ESome of a car’s power is used just to overcome rolling resistance, a job that gets harder if your tyres are underinflated. “Correctly inflated tyres can deliver anywhere from a five to seven per cent reduction in fuel consumption,” says Mark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Ditch unnecessary items\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EWeight and aerodynamic drag are other key fuel-consumption drivers, so don’t drive around with unnecessary heavy items in the boot or an empty roof box. “Many of us have things we leave in the vehicle that make it heavier and that means it’s working harder to get from A to B,” says Mark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Keep on top of servicing\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EOil degrades. Filters clog. Wheels are knocked out of alignment. These and other elements can all impact on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, so service it by the book. “Vehicle maintenance is critical because even dirty spark plugs can have a big impact on fuel consumption,” says Mark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Slow down\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EAs speeds rise, more of a car’s power is needed to overcome aerodynamic drag. If you’re not in a hurry - and it’s safe to do so - wind down your cruising speed a little. “If you’re driving at 110km/h versus 100km/h, you’ll be going through a lot more fuel,” says Mark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Plan ahead\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003ECars use significantly more fuel in stop-start traffic than on the open road, so consider taking a more free-flowing route to your destination, even if it’s a little longer. “The shortest trip is not always the most economical,” says Mark. “Diverting your trip can cut fuel use because you’re not on and off the pedals so much.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. Press the right buttons\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EIf fuel economy is the priority, don’t drive around with your drive-mode selector or transmission set to ‘sport’, or get carried away using your auto gearbox’s manual shift function. “It’s fun to use the shift paddles but if you’re over-revving the vehicle you’re going through more fuel,” says Mark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/mauritius/en_mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving/jcr_content/root/main/section","model":{}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/mauritius/en_mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving/jcr_content/root/main","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Footer","children":[{"organism":"Breadcrumb.Large","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.mu/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.mu/motorists.html"},{"name":"Motoring tips and advice","value":"https://www.shell.mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice.html"},{"name":"Seven Top Tips For Fuel-Efficient Driving","value":"https://www.shell.mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/mauritius/en_mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving/jcr_content/root/footer/breadcrumb"},{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.mu/_jcr_content/root/footer/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/mauritius/en_mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving/jcr_content/root/footer/inherited","model":{}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/mauritius/en_mu/motorists/motoring-tips-and-advice/seven-top-tips-for-fuel-efficient-driving/jcr_content/root/footer","model":{}}],"id":"/conf/shell/settings/wcm/templates/base/structure/jcr_content/root","model":{}}],"model":{"title":"Seven Top Tips For Fuel-Efficient Driving","text":"We all want to be money-savvy when it comes to our cars. 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