Drivers are just realising a little-known trick could save you hundreds – don’t miss out
A CAR expert has revealed a little-known trick which could save drivers hundreds of pounds a year.
Greg Wilson explained how motorists can use an ingenious method to heavily reduce their fuel consumption.
Greg, a spokesperson for insurance comparison site Quotezone, told car owners how a simple change to their driving style can actually mean they use less petrol.
The higher you allow your motor to rev, the more fuel it will use up, so keeping the revs low is vital to stretch a tank further and save money.
Greg advised changing up to a higher gear as soon as possible to stay on the lower end of the rev counter.
He told The Express: “Switching into the highest possible gear keeps the revs low which saves petrol.
“For example, at a 40 mph speed, the car will consume 25 percent more fuel in third gear compared to fifth.
“Under normal conditions, the gears should be changed when the revs are between 1,500-2,000 rpm.”
The expert recommended staying under 3,000 rpm to get the most out of your fuel supply.
Likewise, specialists from Vanarama added: “Every time you apply the brakes, the energy that you’ve paid for in fuel is lost in heat generated by the brake pads and discs.
“Don’t rev the engine unnecessarily when accelerating, just move gently through the gears, keeping the engine speed to a reasonable level, but without labouring it by being in too high a gear.”
And another tip was to make sure you don’t rest your hand on the gear stick, as it can put pressure on the transmission components.
This can worsen wear and tear on the transmission and doubly hurt drivers through both increased fuel use and higher maintenance bills.
The advice is especially relevant given the sky-high prices of fuel amid the cost of living crisis.
The Sun is urging petrol stations and the Government to work together to back a new PumpWatch regulator to keep prices fair for road users.
It comes after an EV driver was filmed making an embarrassing gaffe at a charging point.
Meanwhile, drivers were left horrified as a £190,000 McLaren hybrid sports car burst into flames during a test drive.