Fuel Saving Tips
We can all Think Blue.
At Volkswagen, we aim to produce the most fuel efficient, environmentally sustainable vehicles possible. The good news is – we can all do our little bit to ‘Think Blue’. Below, we have summarised the best tips for how you can drive more responsibly and reduce fuel consumption even further. It’s not just your wallet that will benefit from these tips, but the environment too. Its practical benefits go far beyond just saving money and reducing emissions. Here are nine tips on how to drive more efficiently.
Be aware and save fuel. Think Blue.
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01. Take it easy and save
Drive the modern way and think ahead.
Drive smoothly and anticipate hazards. Hard braking and acceleration, sudden lane changes and unpredictable behaviour is fuel-inefficient.
02. Change up early and fill up later
Drive in the highest gear possible.
Use a higher gear with a manual transmission. Low revs take far less energy. With an automatic, reduce acceleration and avoid a kick down.
03. Just let it roll
Use overrun fuel cutoff.
With the right driving techniques, you can really save. Whilst in gear, coast down hills or towards traffic lights to reduce feeding fuel to your engine.
04. Comfort high, fuel consumption low
Use auxiliary equipment in moderation.
Check the equipment you’re using – if you don’t need it, consider turning it off. De-misters, sound systems and air conditioning all use energy.
05. Savings are in the air
Check your tyre pressures.
Check your tyre pressures to cut fuel consumption. Under-inflated tyres force your car  to burn more fuel. Tyres in good order will help you save fuel.
06. A warm engine – a cool way to save
Avoid short trips.
Plan to minimise the number of trips you need to make. Frequent short trips mean higher fuel consumption as cold engines run less efficiently.
07. Well-oiled for impressive savings
Use Volkswagen approved engine oils.
A well-lubricated engine produces less emissions especially when the weather is cold or the trip is short. Change your oil at regular intervals.
08. Keep it sleek
Cut aerodynamic drag.
Remember to remove roof racks, bike racks or roof boxes off your car when they’re not in use. Keep windows up and sunroofs closed to reduce drag.
09. Lightly does it
Avoid unnecessary weight.
Every kilogram you load into your car takes energy to move – energy that will be supplied by burning fuel. The lighter you drive, the more you save.