{"id":45024,"date":"2025-07-22T10:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=45024"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:41:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:41:06","slug":"fuel-saving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/22\/fuel-saving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel-saving tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saving fuel not only helps your wallet but also reduces your impact on the environment<\/p>\n<p>To help you get the most out of every litre, the teams at Engen (Fairways, Kloof, and Polo Pony) have shared their top tips for smarter, more efficient driving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drive smoothly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Avoid sudden accelerations and hard braking &#8211; smooth driving helps your car use less fuel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep your vehicle in shape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regular servicing and timely oil changes keep your engine running efficiently and can improve fuel economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your tyre pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Properly inflated tyres mean your car doesn\u2019t have to work as hard, saving fuel along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lighten the load<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extra weight in your car makes your engine work harder, so remove anything unnecessary before you hit the road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use cruise control on highways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keeping a steady speed with cruise control helps save fuel on long drives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Switch off instead of idling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re stopped for more than 30 seconds, turn off your engine to avoid wasting fuel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan your route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try to avoid traffic jams and roadworks &#8211; they cause stop-and-go driving, which uses more fuel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try eco modes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your car has a fuel-saving or eco mode, use it to help boost your efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saving fuel not only helps your wallet but also reduces your impact on the environment To help you get the most out of every litre, the teams at Engen (Fairways, Kloof, and Polo Pony) have shared their top tips for smarter, more efficient driving. 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