Reduce fuel consumption: this is how it works!

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Diesel suddenly more expensive than petrol: Our recommendations on how you can reduce your fuel consumption! Fuel prices are (unfortunately) reaching record highs every day. It is all the more important that the vehicle is now driven economically. Find out here how you can successfully save fuel. This has never happened before: The prices at the petrol pump for fuel in Germany are ALL well over 2 euros per liter for the first time. And according to experts, a short-term relaxation is unlikely. Although drivers cannot influence the price development, they can still save. Here are some of our recommendations on how to travel on cheaply:

engine off? – The automatic start-stop system supports you

You can save fuel even when the vehicle is stationary. Should one Start-stop system be installed, the car switches itself off automatically when it comes to a standstill at a level crossing or at a traffic light and switches itself back on when driving off. In older motor vehicles, this can also be achieved manually by turning the key. However, the manual not recommended.

Gas station apps: Comparisons can also help

Comparing fuel prices pays off. If you want to fill up on fuel during a long trip on the highway, you should not at a rest stop do near the highway. But at a truck stop or in the next town. It is also advisable to refuel in the evening rather than in the morning if you have the opportunity. In addition, it is useful to compare gas station providers. If you don't want to check for yourself, you can use gas station apps instead, which will inform you about the prices.

Saving fuel over short distances?

It has long been known that a lot of fuel is consumed over short distances. In this case, the vehicle consumes significantly more fuel than on long journeys. It is therefore advisable for short distances, on the bike to switch or zu Fuß to go.

Avoid driving at full throttle to save fuel

Also no new information, but still effective: who with lower speeds drives, consumes less fuel. with maximum 130 km / h or driving a little less on the Autobahn reduces fuel consumption and also protects the psyche.

Optimal switching? This is how you save with the correct switching point display

It is also helpful to follow the car's shift point indicator recommendations. It tells the driver the optimal moment to shift gears in order to save fuel.

Trick for saving fuel: anticipatory driving

If one sees a red light, one should be vehicle on the way there roll out. Here you should disengage as late as possible, so that the fuel cut of the drive to use. If you let go of the gas pedal, the injection units block the fuel supply and the engine brakes the vehicle at the same time. without consuming fuel.

carpooling? Shared costs!

The old car pool should be revived! To prevent Corona, one helps Mask and a quick test. Suitable car pools can be found both online with the help of a suitable app and also on site at the workplace with a notice.

Check tire pressure, air conditioning and heated windscreen

Continuous running Rear or windscreen heating, too little tire pressure, set too cold Air conditioning, an unused one Transportbox on the vehicle roof or superfluous Luggage in the trunk cause increased fuel consumption. So you can consume up to one liter more per 100 kilometers.

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