Mileage depends on how the vehicle is maintained and how it is driven. You do not need special products: these simple habits make the biggest difference.
Driving habits
- Accelerate smoothly. Hard acceleration uses much more fuel.
- Keep a steady speed. Avoid unnecessary speeding up and braking in traffic.
- Use the right gear. Change up early; very high engine speed wastes fuel.
- Switch off for long stops. Idling for a long time uses fuel for no distance.
- Plan trips. Several short cold-start trips use more fuel than one combined trip.
Maintenance
- Keep tyres at the correct pressure. Soft tyres increase rolling resistance.
- Service on time. Clean air filters, fresh oil and good spark plugs help the engine run efficiently.
- Check the brakes. A dragging brake acts like a constant handbrake.
- Reduce extra weight. Remove heavy items you do not need to carry.
- Use the AC sensibly. In cars, the AC adds load; at higher speeds, closed windows with the AC on can be better than open windows.
If your mileage drops suddenly, it is often a sign of a maintenance issue. A general service is a good place to start.
