{"id":5669,"date":"2026-02-14T15:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consutil.com\/?p=5669"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:52:59","slug":"save-fuel-effective-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consutil.com\/en\/risparmiare-carburante-trucchi-efficaci\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Car Fuel Consumption: 10 Tips to Save Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5669\" class=\"elementor elementor-5669\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c281336 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c281336\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4023f2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4023f2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"641\">Want to reduce your car&#039;s fuel consumption without replacing it? This guide contains practical, immediately applicable strategies for saving on gasoline or diesel, even in city traffic. The tips are based on real-world situations and will help you save money starting with your next tank of fuel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"825\">Many drivers think that fuel consumption depends only on the type of car, but the reality is different: much of the fuel is wasted due to poor daily habits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879bafb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"879bafb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"7ya48k\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"517\">Guide Index<\/h3><ul data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"796\"><li data-section-id=\"1aiww5v\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"557\">How to reduce car fuel consumption immediately<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5oon1j\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"610\">Practical method to reduce consumption in 7 days<\/li><li data-section-id=\"26g00u\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"663\">10 strategies to consume less gasoline or diesel<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qx4dt5\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"709\">Mistakes that increase car fuel consumption<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1wk64wb\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"755\">How much fuel does a car really consume?<\/li><li data-section-id=\"dahmiq\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"796\">How to understand if your car is consuming too much fuel<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01da370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01da370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1rs6egz\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1524\">How to save fuel now (quick answer)<\/h2><ul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1684\"><li data-section-id=\"h5vex4\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"695\">drive smoothly (less acceleration)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pow8q6\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"726\">maintain constant speed<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ax3630\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"765\">check tire pressure<\/li><li data-section-id=\"131gx77\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"794\">reduce the weight of the car<\/li><li data-section-id=\"m5nkdl\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"830\">avoid traffic and short routes<\/li><\/ul><p>These are the simplest habits to reduce fuel consumption starting from the next time you fill up your car.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb34e54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb34e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#039;re wondering how to use less diesel, how to use less gasoline, or how to reduce fuel consumption without changing vehicles, the tips below are the ones to apply first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fedac33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fedac33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1145\">How to reduce fuel consumption in 7 days (a practical method)<\/h2><p>If you want to reduce your fuel consumption quickly, you can start with some simple actions to implement over the next few days.<\/p><p><strong>Day 1<\/strong><br \/>Check your tire pressure and bring it up to the manufacturer&#039;s recommended values.<\/p><p><strong>Day 2<\/strong><br \/>Empty the trunk of unnecessary objects that increase the weight of the car.<\/p><p><strong>Day 3<\/strong><br \/>Try to drive more smoothly, avoiding sudden acceleration and braking.<\/p><p><strong>Day 4<\/strong><br \/>Check your air filter and make sure your car&#039;s maintenance is up to date.<\/p><p><strong>Day 5<\/strong><br \/>Plan routes to avoid traffic and unnecessary journeys.<\/p><p><strong>Day 6<\/strong><br \/>Drive at a constant speed, especially on extra-urban roads.<\/p><p><strong>Day 7<\/strong><br \/>Monitor your car&#039;s fuel consumption to understand which habits really make a difference.<\/p><p>By applying these small changes, many drivers manage to reduce their car&#039;s fuel consumption by as much as 15\u201320%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d45f5e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d45f5e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed45fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ed45fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e83732c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e83732c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why it&#039;s worth reducing your car&#039;s fuel consumption today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9a93c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9a93c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1455\">Even without long trips, cars consume more fuel than we imagine. Daily commutes and driving conditions have a huge impact.<\/p><p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1500\">Typical situations that increase consumption:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1726\"><li data-section-id=\"mu247p\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1532\">Short commutes from home to work<\/li><li data-section-id=\"l9w9ty\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1564\">Continuous city traffic<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1tb5pge\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1594\">Traffic lights and frequent stops<\/li><li data-section-id=\"61z1xs\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1630\">Air conditioning always on<\/li><li data-section-id=\"189rjl4\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1668\">Tires not at the correct pressure<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1klv2kg\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1695\">Nervous driving style<\/li><li data-section-id=\"111gyoz\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1726\">Excessive weight in the vehicle<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1830\">These factors can also increase the fuel consumption of the 15\u201330% without the driver realizing it.<\/p><p data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1957\">Saving fuel therefore means not only spending less, but also improving the efficiency, comfort and durability of the vehicle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9abdc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9abdc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d73c2ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d73c2ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Smooth driving: how to immediately reduce fuel consumption<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e5dfa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e5dfa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2095\">Driving style is the factor that most affects fuel consumption.<\/p><p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2235\">Sudden acceleration and sharp braking force the engine to work harder and waste fuel, especially in city traffic.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"122quoz\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2257\">Concrete example<\/h4><p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2390\">If you always start off at traffic lights in a jerky manner, you can use up to one tank more in a month than if you drive progressively.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"189b9b5\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2413\">Practical advice<\/h4><p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2578\">Imagine having a glass full of water on your dashboard: drive so you don&#039;t spill it. This helps maintain smooth acceleration and gradual braking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3527be1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3527be1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479a062 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"479a062\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. How to consume less diesel and petrol while maintaining a constant speed<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7c11e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7c11e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2710\">On the highway, small differences in speed lead to big differences in fuel consumption.<\/p><p data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2723\">For example:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2829\"><li data-section-id=\"165u4ue\" data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2775\">At 110 km\/h the engine works efficiently<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1cr9moi\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2829\">At 130 km\/h consumption can increase dramatically<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2946\">Aerodynamic drag increases with speed, forcing the engine to use more fuel.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"vigj6a\" data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2971\">Possible savings<\/h4><p data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3003\">Up to 20% on long trips.<\/p><p data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3068\">Furthermore, the difference in travel time is often minimal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af0ae6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2af0ae6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-562caff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"562caff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Tire pressure: how much it affects fuel consumption<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4ff665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2092\">Under-inflated tires increase friction with the asphalt and therefore fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3281\">Even just 0.3 bar less can increase the 5%&#039;s fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"gnmefr\" data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3306\">When to check them<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3392\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wmo4l\" data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3336\">At least once a month<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"t3c43i\" data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3366\">Before a long journey<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12wcmav\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3392\">With cold tires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3474\">Correct pressure also improves the safety, stability and lifespan of your tyres.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3474\">Many drivers look for ways to save diesel, but they neglect tire pressure, which is one of the simplest and most effective checks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d16a02 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d16a02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8dac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea8dac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Weight in the car: how much does it increase fuel consumption?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9238968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9238968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3585\">Every additional kilogram requires energy to move.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3629\">Items often forgotten in the trunk:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3750\">\n<li data-section-id=\"136uap2\" data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3664\">Snow chains out of season<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tq6le7\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3691\">Unnecessary tools<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r0re2u\" data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3705\">Boxes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e3zk4y\" data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3720\">Strollers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a1gb2h\" data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3750\">Shopping left in the car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3815\">Approximately 50 kg of extra weight can increase the fuel consumption of the 2\u20133%.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3891\">Clearing out your trunk is one of the easiest ways to save money right away.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3891\">This is one of the easiest ways to save gas every day, especially if you drive in the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83e7e58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83e7e58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0e41de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0e41de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Air conditioning: how much does it really consume?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7237d20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7237d20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4038\">The air conditioning drains power from the engine and increases fuel consumption, especially in the city.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"wgjw4d\" data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4056\">Useful rules<\/h4><ul data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4195\"><li data-section-id=\"p1xaep\" data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4090\">In the city it has a much greater impact<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1sri2w8\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4143\">On the highway it is preferable to have open windows<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16hl7cu\" data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4195\">Too low temperatures make you consume more<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-section-id=\"1hsst0i\" data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4225\">Recommended setting<\/h4><p data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4292\">24\u201325\u00b0C guarantees comfort and lower consumption than the minimum.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8648e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d8648e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c40ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90c40ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. Turn off the engine during long stops<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a8f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6a8f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4436\">Leaving the engine running while the car is stationary consumes fuel without any benefit.<\/p><p data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4511\">If you plan to stop for more than 60 seconds, it is advisable to turn off the engine.<\/p><p data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4606\">Many modern vehicles have a Start&amp;Stop system, but even manually you can save a lot.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1frblhf\" data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4637\">Estimated annual savings<\/h4><p data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4698\">Up to 100\u2013150 euros for those who drive mainly in the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5768972 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5768972\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5cef22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5cef22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. How to reduce car fuel consumption by avoiding traffic and unnecessary routes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d76a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d76a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4803\">Traffic is one of the biggest enemies of consumption.<\/p><p data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4897\">Constant stops, accelerations and idle times cause the engine to work inefficiently.<\/p><p data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4941\">Using navigation apps allows you to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"5082\"><li data-section-id=\"199ivkb\" data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4963\">Avoid traffic jams<\/li><li data-section-id=\"w1rlag\" data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5001\">Choose smoother routes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qj2uuk\" data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5032\">Reduce time and fuel<\/li><li data-section-id=\"j55hgs\" data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5082\">Combine multiple errands into one trip<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5173\">Even a few kilometers avoided each day make a big difference in the long run.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3488fa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3488fa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. How to consume less diesel and petrol by changing gear at the right time<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a2aa7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05a2aa7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-081efb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"081efb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5312\">In cars with manual transmission, keeping the engine at too high revs increases fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1w675vu\" data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5338\">General indications<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5422\">Petrol \u2192 changes between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm<br data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5382\" \/>Diesel \u2192 changes between 1,700 and 2,200 rpm<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5520\">Driving \u201chigh revs\u201d doesn\u2019t make the car faster in everyday driving, it just makes it thirstier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07e42cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"07e42cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85be9c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85be9c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>9. Do regular maintenance (it saves more than you think)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7179380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7179380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5573\" data-end=\"5625\">Neglected maintenance increases consumption and wear.<\/p><p data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5666\">Components to check regularly:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5754\"><li data-section-id=\"8ryum1\" data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5683\">Air filter<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1hebq5f\" data-start=\"5684\" data-end=\"5699\">Engine oil<\/li><li data-section-id=\"yx41sc\" data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5711\">Candles<\/li><li data-section-id=\"24eu6v\" data-start=\"5712\" data-end=\"5725\">Injectors<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1udavjl\" data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5754\">Power system<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5819\">An efficient engine makes better use of every drop of fuel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e14e042 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e14e042\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d080446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d080446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>10. Use useful accessories to monitor fuel consumption and pressure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ded3d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ded3d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5987\">Today, there are inexpensive devices that help monitor vehicle efficiency.<\/p><p data-start=\"5989\" data-end=\"6000\">For example:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6126\"><li data-section-id=\"1bs7vk0\" data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6030\">OBD2 Diagnostic Scanners<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ma0b0o\" data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6063\">Tire pressure sensors<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6fx00f\" data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6095\">Consumption monitoring app<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wyxafc\" data-start=\"6096\" data-end=\"6126\">Advanced on-board computers<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"6128\" data-end=\"6195\">Being aware of your consumption is the first step to reducing it.<\/p><p data-start=\"6128\" data-end=\"6195\">Monitoring your car&#039;s data helps you understand where you&#039;re wasting fuel and which habits you should correct first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16909a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16909a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Useful accessories for monitoring car fuel consumption<\/h3><p>Some inexpensive tools can help you monitor your car&#039;s fuel consumption and understand where you&#039;re wasting fuel.<\/p><p>For example:<br \/>\u2022 OBD2 diagnostic readers<br \/>\u2022 tire pressure sensors<br \/>\u2022 apps and tools to monitor fuel consumption<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Discover some useful accessories here to check the efficiency of your car.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a5761 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88a5761\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8275781 e-con-full annuncio-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8275781\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29910eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"29910eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ancel-ad310-scanner-diagnostico-auto-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8814\" alt=\"ANCEL AD310 car diagnostic scanner connected to OBD2 port\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ancel-ad310-scanner-diagnostico-auto-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ancel-ad310-scanner-diagnostico-auto-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ancel-ad310-scanner-diagnostico-auto-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ancel-ad310-scanner-diagnostico-auto.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5108b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe5108b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OBD2 diagnosis reader<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97f5fa7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"97f5fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4blJS5z\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9cdc53 e-con-full annuncio-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9cdc53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3346420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3346420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bosch-easypump-compressore-portatile-gomme-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8356\" alt=\"Bosch EasyPump portable compressor for inflating car tires\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bosch-easypump-compressore-portatile-gomme-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bosch-easypump-compressore-portatile-gomme-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bosch-easypump-compressore-portatile-gomme-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bosch-easypump-compressore-portatile-gomme.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd46568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd46568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Portable tire compressor<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2208faf elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2208faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/481c4tV\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94bcc9 e-con-full annuncio-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d94bcc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1572a90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1572a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/manometro-pressione-gomme-auto-controllo-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10844\" alt=\"Tire pressure gauge connected to the valve of a tire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/manometro-pressione-gomme-auto-controllo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/manometro-pressione-gomme-auto-controllo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/manometro-pressione-gomme-auto-controllo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/manometro-pressione-gomme-auto-controllo.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924f17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"924f17a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tire pressure gauge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93dd77 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f93dd77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c2Ix42\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b9225 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14b9225\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b8512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b8512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to consume less diesel in the city<\/h2><p>To save fuel in the city, drive smoothly, avoid sudden acceleration, maintain a steady speed, and check tire pressure frequently. Reducing the weight of your car and planning routes with less traffic can also significantly reduce fuel consumption.<\/p><p>In urban traffic, fuel consumption increases due to stop-start traffic and irregular speeds. To save fuel in the city, it&#039;s best to anticipate traffic, brake less, and drive more smoothly.<\/p><p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1268\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1268\">To consume less fuel in the city:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1421\"><li data-section-id=\"1dl45c5\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1294\">drive smoothly<\/li><li data-section-id=\"hye7a\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1319\">anticipate traffic<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pow8q6\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1350\">maintain constant speed<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ax3630\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1389\">check tire pressure<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7x4zfv\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1421\">avoid journeys that are too short<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a77c38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a77c38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"pj02v7\" data-start=\"6202\" data-end=\"6239\">How much can you really save?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6241\" data-end=\"6335\">By applying several strategies together, many drivers are able to reduce the fuel consumption of the 15\u201325%.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6442\">On an annual basis, this means hundreds of euros in savings, especially for those who use their car daily.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05526b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05526b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2509\">How much fuel some common habits waste<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2703\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18sflhp\" data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3405\">Sudden accelerations: <strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3405\">+20-30%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"t9aqez\" data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3430\">Deflated tires: <strong data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3430\">+5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nu8jai\" data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3485\">Speed of 130 km\/h instead of 110 km\/h: <strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3485\">+20-25%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12plszk\" data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3528\">Poorly used air conditioning: <strong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3528\">+5-10%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qlbv5z\" data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3561\">50 kg of extra weight: <strong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3561\">+2-3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49a375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a49a375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6581\">You don&#039;t need to buy a new or hybrid vehicle to consume less.<\/p><p data-start=\"6583\" data-end=\"6680\">Most improvements depend on driver behavior and maintenance.<\/p><p data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6756\">Even an older car can become more efficient with the right habits.<\/p><p data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6756\">Improving your car&#039;s fuel efficiency is possible even without buying a new vehicle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b4108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89b4108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Common mistakes that increase car fuel consumption<\/h2><p>Many high fuel consumption rates aren&#039;t caused by the car itself, but by some very common driving habits. Even small, everyday mistakes can increase fuel consumption without the driver even noticing.<\/p><p>Among the most common mistakes that cause you to consume more petrol or diesel are:<\/p><p>\u2022 accelerate sharply after every traffic light <br \/>\u2022 often drive in too low gears <br \/>\u2022 keep tires under-inflated <br \/>\u2022 travel with unnecessary weight in the trunk <br \/>\u2022 use the air conditioning to the maximum in the city <br \/>\u2022 fitting roof racks or roof boxes unnecessarily<\/p><p>Correcting these habits is one of the simplest ways to reduce your car&#039;s fuel consumption and save fuel in the long run.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82f38a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82f38a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1790\">How to start reducing your car&#039;s fuel consumption right away<\/h2><p>Even small changes in driving style can reduce fuel consumption more than many drivers realize.<\/p><p data-start=\"7163\" data-end=\"7273\">Choose 2 or 3 habits to change and apply them consistently: the results will be visible very quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e858187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e858187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"ni43jt\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1385\">How much do climate and temperature affect consumption?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1497\">Few drivers consider it, but environmental conditions have a significant impact on fuel.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2y5gbq\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1513\">In winter<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1708\"><li data-section-id=\"r5fasu\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1582\">The engine takes longer to reach the ideal temperature<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1oo7vnf\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1635\">Cold air increases aerodynamic drag<\/li><li data-section-id=\"nowlfb\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1676\">Heating and defrosting are used<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1k3vjnw\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1708\">Batteries work worse<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1750\">Consumption can increase up to 10\u201315%.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1m4l1f7\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1765\">In summer<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1929\"><li data-section-id=\"npmg4b\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1831\">Air conditioning is the main factor of extra consumption<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gj4g4w\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1880\">Heat can reduce engine efficiency<\/li><li data-section-id=\"egfe9x\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1929\">Overheated tires increase friction<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1986\">Driving during the cooler hours helps reduce fuel consumption.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd922cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd922cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"e1oy56\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2052\">Consumption in the city vs. on the highway: where is the most wasteful?<\/h2><p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2122\">Many people think that highways consume more fuel, but this isn&#039;t always true.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1yirzaj\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2136\">In the city<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2218\"><li data-section-id=\"csmlwg\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2168\">Continuous stops and starts<\/li><li data-section-id=\"86h9sa\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2181\">Traffic<\/li><li data-section-id=\"szcqrk\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2194\">Traffic lights<\/li><li data-section-id=\"jefzbs\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2218\">Irregular speed<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2265\">It is the most inefficient context for the engine.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"fz99lr\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2284\">On the highway<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2359\"><li data-section-id=\"n2kewj\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2307\">Constant speed<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16x9fu6\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2324\">Less braking<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kmi7xc\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2359\">Increased engine efficiency<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2412\">Consumption increases only if you travel very fast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363a93b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363a93b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1yqhhw7\" data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3064\">Bonus: 5 habits that make you consume MUCH more<\/h2><ul data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3331\"><li data-section-id=\"11zk4p7\" data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3166\">Always drive with a cold engine on very short journeys<\/li><li data-section-id=\"f4vusa\" data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3207\">Keep your foot on the brake<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ah89rh\" data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3256\">Accelerate before corners and then brake<\/li><li data-section-id=\"s7019y\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3292\">Luggage rack mounted unnecessarily<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wyq64f\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3331\">Windows open at high speed<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b043a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b043a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"3xoqr\" data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3658\">What&#039;s the fastest way to save fuel?<\/h2><blockquote data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3861\"><p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3861\">The most effective method is to drive smoothly, avoid sudden acceleration, and maintain a constant speed. This is the first change you should make if you want to reduce fuel consumption starting with your next tank of fuel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48bfdbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48bfdbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1hptwwb\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"338\">How much can you really save in a year?<\/h2><p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"535\">Many drivers underestimate the economic impact of daily fuel consumption. Small, seemingly insignificant inefficiencies, when added together over time, can become significant expenses.<\/p><p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"568\">Let&#039;s take a realistic example.<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"781\">A car that travels approximately 15,000 km per year with an average fuel consumption of 6.5 l\/100 km uses approximately 975 liters of fuel. With an average price of \u20ac1.80 per liter, the annual cost easily exceeds \u20ac1,700.<\/p><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1009\">If you reduce the fuel consumption of the 15% through more efficient driving and a few simple precautions, the annual savings can exceed 250 euros. With a reduction of 20\u201325%, the economic benefit becomes even more evident.<\/p><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1127\">These numbers demonstrate that fuel savings are not marginal, but an important item in the family budget.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"suhotm\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1204\">Saving fuel on short trips: the most difficult case<\/h2><p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1351\">Short runs are the most inefficient for any engine, because the car doesn&#039;t have time to reach its optimum operating temperature.<\/p><p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1393\">During the first few minutes of operation:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1563\"><li data-section-id=\"108ddhi\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1423\">The engine consumes more<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ohm548\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1468\">The oil is not yet completely fluid<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19pfhcu\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1530\">Pollution control systems work less efficiently<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vyr5bg\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1563\">Internal friction is greater<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1674\">For those who use their car mainly for short trips, some precautions can make a difference:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1924\"><li data-section-id=\"j55hgs\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1725\">Combine multiple errands into one trip<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5actso\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1801\">Avoid starting the car for short trips when possible<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1tc13tv\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1867\">Use flowing routes instead of congested roads<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ys9v98\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1924\">Maintain a very gentle ride during the first few miles<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2027\">Reducing the number of \u201ccold starts\u201d is one of the most effective ways to limit urban fuel consumption.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"836dpk\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2089\">Difference between declared and actual consumption<\/h2><p data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2225\">Official data provided by car manufacturers are obtained under controlled conditions and often do not reflect everyday use.<\/p><p data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2271\">In reality, many factors come into play:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2412\"><li data-section-id=\"86h9sa\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2285\">Traffic<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kyxvmt\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2308\">Vehicle loading<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1l3xgia\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2327\">Air conditioning<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10na40s\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2346\">Driving style<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3ugyai\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2373\">Fuel quality<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1eqxiso\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2397\">Road conditions<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ho9f3x\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2412\">Tires<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2498\">For this reason, it is normal for actual consumption to be higher than declared.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1gufpd1\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2667\">How to drive uphill and downhill to consume less fuel<\/h2><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2757\">Hilly or mountainous terrain requires different techniques than riding on flat terrain.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1sf176r\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2772\">Uphill<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2926\"><li data-section-id=\"cn5tjp\" data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2833\">Accelerate gradually without &quot;pushing&quot; hard<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2nape2\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2893\">Maintain appropriate gears and avoid excessively high revs<\/li><li data-section-id=\"17t7gq3\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2926\">Avoid unnecessary gear changes<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"18bud4b\" data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2942\">Downhill<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3046\"><li data-section-id=\"1j5hik7\" data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2973\">Take advantage of the engine brake<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nf91b3\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3007\">Avoid unnecessary acceleration<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xji4q4\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3046\">Maintain a controlled speed<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3186\">Many modern vehicles automatically cut off fuel injection when coasting, allowing you to coast without consuming fuel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aba60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aba60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"myramz\" data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4043\">What is good fuel economy?<\/h2><p data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4063\">In general:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4141\"><li data-section-id=\"1mnkdhm\" data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4104\"><strong data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4079\">gas:<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4104\">5.5 and 7 l\/100 km<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"73xfck\" data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4141\"><strong data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4118\">Diesel:<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4141\">4 and 6 l\/100 km<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Many drivers also try to understand how much fuel a car consumes per 100 km. On average, a gasoline-powered car uses between 5.5 and 7 liters of fuel per 100 km, while a diesel car generally consumes between 4 and 6 liters per 100 km, depending on the model, driving style, and traffic conditions.<\/p><p>If your car&#039;s fuel consumption is much higher than these average values, you can probably reduce it by improving some driving habits or checking your vehicle&#039;s maintenance.<\/p><p data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4273\">These values help you understand whether your car&#039;s fuel consumption is normal or above average.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3cd2f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3cd2f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to understand if your car is consuming too much fuel<\/h2><p>To determine if your car is consuming too much fuel, you can compare its average fuel consumption with typical figures for its class. Generally, a gasoline car consumes between 5.5 and 7 liters per 100 km, while a diesel consumes between 4 and 6 liters. If the actual figures are significantly higher, it may be worth checking your driving style, tire pressure, and engine maintenance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9febf9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9febf9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Average fuel consumption: comparison between petrol, diesel, hybrid and SUV cars<\/h2><table><thead data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"469\"><tr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"469\"><th class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"419\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type of car<\/th><th class=\"\" data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"435\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Average consumption<\/th><th class=\"\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"469\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Consumption considered efficient<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><div><table><tbody><tr data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"536\"><td data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"499\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Petrol cars<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"516\">6\u20138 l \/ 100 km<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"536\">5.5\u20137 l \/ 100 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><table><tbody><tr data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"590\"><td data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"551\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Diesel cars<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"570\">4.5\u20136 l \/ 100 km<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"590\">4\u20135.5 l \/ 100 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><table><tbody><tr data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"644\"><td data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hybrid cars<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"624\">3.5\u20135 l \/ 100 km<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"644\">3\u20134.5 l \/ 100 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><table><tbody><tr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"695\"><td data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"659\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Petrol SUV<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"677\">8\u201311 l \/ 100 km<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"695\">7\u20139 l \/ 100 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div><table><tbody><tr data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"744\"><td data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"709\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Diesel SUV<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"726\">6\u20138 l \/ 100 km<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"744\">5\u20137 l \/ 100 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cc132 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1cc132\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16a7739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16a7739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These values help you understand how much fuel a car actually consumes compared to the average. If fuel consumption is significantly higher, it can probably be reduced by improving driving style or maintenance.<\/p><p>Many drivers also want to know how much fuel a car consumes per kilometre: on average, a petrol car uses around 0.06-0.07 litres per km, while a diesel car consumes around 0.04-0.06 litres per km.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f67d9cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f67d9cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1cy7s2l\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"414\">Why does the car consume too much fuel?<\/h3><div class=\"relative w-full mt-4 mb-1\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"relative\"><div class=\"h-full min-h-0 min-w-0\"><div class=\"h-full min-h-0 min-w-0\"><div class=\"border border-token-border-light border-radius-3xl corner-superellipse\/1.1 rounded-3xl\"><div class=\"h-full w-full border-radius-3xl bg-token-bg-elevated-secondary corner-superellipse\/1.1 overflow-clip rounded-3xl lxnfua_clipPathFallback\"><div class=\"relative\"><div class=\"pe-11 pt-3\"><div class=\"relative z-0 flex max-w-full\"><div id=\"code-block-viewer\" class=\"q9tKkq_viewer cm-editor z-10 light:cm-light dark:cm-light flex h-full w-full flex-col items-stretch \u037c5 \u037cj\" dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"cm-scroller\"><div class=\"cm-content q9tKkq_readonly\">If your car is consuming a lot of fuel, the most common causes are aggressive driving, low tire pressure, excessive weight on the vehicle, or inadequate maintenance. City traffic, short trips, and frequent use of the air conditioning can also significantly increase fuel consumption.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ae299 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1ae299\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Read also:<\/em><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/en\/faulty-lambda-probe-consumption-symptoms\/\"><em>Faulty lambda sensor: symptoms, consumption, and solutions<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udc49<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/en\/dirty-injectors-consumption\/\"><em> Dirty injectors: how they affect fuel consumption (a complete and practical guide)<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udc49<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/en\/car-consumes-too-much-cold\/\"><em> Car consumes too much fuel when cold: causes, symptoms and solutions to reduce fuel consumption immediately<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\ud83d\udc49<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/en\/car-that-consumes-too-much\/\"><em> Cars that consume too much fuel: 12 real causes + a DIY test to find them now.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba7884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ba7884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Reducing car fuel consumption: what really matters<\/h2><p>To truly reduce fuel consumption, you don&#039;t need to change vehicles or drive slowly. In most cases, the difference depends on three main factors: driving style, maintenance, and vehicle management.<\/p><p>A smoother ride, properly inflated tires, and less unnecessary weight can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15\u201325% in the long run.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff7f64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ff7f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"ypckwj\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2663\">In short: how to reduce car fuel consumption<\/h2><ul data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2862\"><li data-section-id=\"1dl45c5\" data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2699\">drive smoothly<\/li><li data-section-id=\"c8yfc5\" data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2745\">check your tire pressure often<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1n7sf4g\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2787\">avoid sudden acceleration and braking<\/li><li data-section-id=\"mhie9v\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2821\">reduce the weight in the trunk<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5erp74\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2862\">plan routes with less traffic<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a568db elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5a568db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5311945 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5311945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/consutil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/faq-64.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4290\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93bf497 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93bf497\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9713d5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9713d5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"k5pxnv\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3087\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3189\"><strong data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3131\">How to consume less fuel right away?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3134\" \/>Driving smoothly and maintaining a constant speed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3289\"><strong data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3232\">Do flat tires increase fuel consumption?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3235\" \/>Yes, up to 5% even with a small pressure difference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3382\"><strong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3335\">Is it a good idea to turn off the engine when stopping?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3338\" \/>Yes, after 60 seconds you save fuel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4633\"><strong data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4518\">How to consume less diesel?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4521\" \/>By driving smoothly, changing gears at the right time and checking your tyre pressure often.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4772\"><strong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4679\">How to save gas every day?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4679\" 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