| With the prices of fuel going up and down sporadically, | | | | gear on hills and corners also wastes fuels. |
| it is important to try and maximize fuel efficiency so | | | | You can also reduce costs by using your air |
| that you can reduce your costs during both low and | | | | conditioner sparingly. If you think its cold enough outside, |
| high price times. Also, since fuel is a finite resource, it is | | | | open the windows. This will also help you stay awake |
| environmentally friendly to try and reduce wastage. | | | | on long drives. Depending on the speed though, using |
| Here are some tips to maximize your HGV's fuel | | | | an air conditioner can be efficient. So the faster you |
| efficiency: | | | | are, the more efficient it might be to turn the air |
| It is better to drive at a steady pace then to | | | | conditioner on due to wind resistance on the windows. |
| jack-rabbit between high and low speeds. You can | | | | Choose the fuel that best suits your vehicle. You can |
| reduce your fuel consumption by as much as 40% if | | | | check with the owner’s manual to find out which |
| you reduce hard brakes. The correct way to | | | | one to use. |
| accelerate is to do it slowly and smoothly and get into | | | | Make sure you vehicle is serviced regularly. Poorly |
| a high gear quickly. | | | | tuned engines can increase fuel consumption by as |
| It is important that you drive under the posted speed | | | | much as 50%. Dirty air filters can increase your fuel |
| limit for legality’s sake but also because you will | | | | consumption by 10%. Even using the wrong oil can |
| save fuel if you go slower. For instance, going from | | | | cause you to use more fuel. |
| 55mph to 75mph can make your fuel consumption go | | | | Before you turn the ignition off, make sure you shut |
| up by 20%. | | | | down any power accessories. This way, next time to |
| If you are in the habit of letting your HGV engine idle | | | | start the vehicle, these won’t pull unnecessary |
| while you wait for it to warm up, you are wasting fuel. | | | | power. |
| In the winters, you need to idle the engine for no longer | | | | When you get fuel, make sure you the gas cap is on |
| than thirty seconds. | | | | tight and properly. |
| If you tires are not fully inflated you will end up wasting | | | | Whenever possible, make sure the engine is under a |
| fuel. Under-inflated tires increase HGV fuel | | | | shade. This will keep the engine cool and reduce the |
| consumption by 6%. Check the pressure every month, | | | | need for air conditioning in the cab, as well as reduce |
| on cold tires. If the tires need to be inflated, get it done | | | | fuel evaporation. |
| before you start your drive. | | | | Hopefully, these tips will help you increase your fuel |
| When you are driving, make sure you are driving in the | | | | efficiency when out on the road, and increase the |
| highest gear you can. Driving in lower gears wastes | | | | profits you can make. |
| fuel. At the same time, letting an engine run in a high | | | | |