Many people are looking for information on the most reliable ways to save fuel. Expensive fuel makes itself felt in this period. Limiting fuel consumption, therefore, is a solution sought by millions of Italians. Do you know that it will be essential to use your car window as correctly as possible to limit consumption? Here’s everything you need to know and how to best behave after filling up with petrol.
The expensive fuel it is a topic that always generates anxiety for millions of Italians in the last period. And, unfortunately, it is not the only increase that has occurred in the life of all of us. The outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine – with the consequent international tension – caused sharp increases in prices in every sector. And, of course, not even the one relating to petrol was outdone.
The price per liter of petrol and diesel once again exceeded 2 euros in ‘served’ mode. And this is also due to the Government measure starting from 1 January 2023, which eliminated the discount on excise duties. The advice we give, therefore, is to refuel in self-service mode, in order to save a few cents per litre.
But there are many other valid methods to limit the expenditure in reference to petrol. For example, it will always be advisable to limit speed, use the gears correctly and have a gentle driving style. Sudden acceleration and braking, in fact, will not guarantee you the desired effect in terms of fuel economy.
There are also apps that can let you know – in real time – the most convenient petrol stations in your area. But among the many solutions to be evaluated with regards to saving on petrol, it is important to know that the window can also play an important role. What do you need to watch out for? Here are all the details on the correct use of this element in your car.
Use the window in this way: saving on petrol over time will be guaranteed
Using every part of your car properly is essential to ensure driving comfort. In some cases, however, some elements can also play an important role in reference to petrol consumption. And today we talk about windows of your car. You know that if they were to be used in the right way, you’ll have significant benefits in terms of fuel economy? Here’s everything you need to know about this aspect.
Let’s start immediately by saying how it will be appropriate to keep i windows always up in case you are traveling at high speeds. On the motorway, on state roads and, in general, outside built-up areas, therefore, it will be advisable never to travel with the windows down. If, on the other hand, you decide to roll down the windows, you should know that your fuel consumption will be higher.
It’s due friction and aerodynamic drag that is created. Above 50 km/h, therefore, it will be advisable to provide for air conditioning in the interior of the car with the air conditioner.
If, on the other hand, you often use the car in the city or in areas where the driving speed will be very low, then the window can be lowered. Indeed, this move is widely recommended over using your car’s air conditioning. In fact, the fuel savings will be considerable.
What to do? In the hot months of the year, many people always turn on the air conditioning, even to make short trips around the city. But this has a big impact on consumption. At low speeds and for short journeys, on the other hand, it will be more convenient to activate the fan to circulate the air and combine this with the opening of one or more windows.
Such double simultaneous action will allow you to limit petrol consumption and save, on average, 10% of fuel compared to the immoderate use of air conditioning on short journeys.
