{"id":242681,"date":"2023-10-22T07:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T07:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242681"},"modified":"2023-10-22T07:49:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T07:49:01","slug":"petrol-and-diesel-drivers-urged-to-press-button-to-cut-fuel-use-by-10-percent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/petrol-and-diesel-drivers-urged-to-press-button-to-cut-fuel-use-by-10-percent\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol and diesel drivers urged to press button to cut fuel use by \u201810 percent&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Budget 2023: Chancellor announces fuel duty will be frozen<\/h3>\n<p>Petrol and diesel drivers could slash their fuel use by a staggering 10 percent by pressing a simple button.<\/p>\n<p>Experts have claimed the recirculation button will increase a car\u2019s air con efficiency which could lead to dramatic savings.<\/p>\n<p>The button can be easily identified as it features a white car with a looping arrow inside of it.<\/p>\n<p>The feature is usually located on the dashboard, right next to the air conditioning controls.<\/p>\n<p>Experts at LeaseCar admitted the tool would help boost aircon efficiency and in turn increase fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Petrol and diesel drivers urged to press car button despite fuel \u2018misconception&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-button-fuel-petrol-5015339.jpg?r=1697900964735\"><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Express.co.uk, Tim Alcock, spokesperson for LeaseCar.UK said: \u201cThis little-known button cuts out any outside air and recirculates the air from inside the vehicle back into the AC system to cool it down again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUse this button on hot days to increase the air con efficiency, get the vehicle cooler more quickly, and reduce your fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFiltering out the external air is a good idea if there are any unpleasant smells from other cars or your surroundings, as well as reducing pollen from coming in if you suffer from hayfever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KwikFit expert Bradley Jando has admitted the recirculation button could save a significant amount of fuel. This is because the car\u2019s compressor requires energy to run an air conditioning system.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Drivers can start dead cars without paying for help using an \u2018inertia button\u2019[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Petrol and diesel drivers can save time filling up fuel with little-known tip[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Drivers can benefit from \u2018little-known\u2019 car parking tip by pressing one button[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/recirculation-button-fuel-5015338.jpg?r=1697900964791\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>This means a \u201csmall amount of fuel\u201d will be burned every time the system is left running.<\/p>\n<p>He said using aircon in the traditional way would use as much as 10 percent\u201d with the effects \u201cparticularly noticeable\u201d on shorter journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Graham Conway, spokesperson for Select Car Leasing even warned the simple solution could also extend car battery lifespans.<\/p>\n<p>He explained: \u201cThe air recirculation will assist the AC system which will reduce fuel consumption and also save power for the car\u2019s battery to last longer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With all this in mind, pressing this mysterious button has some great benefits that are better for your car\u2019s health and the health of everyone in the car.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the practical tips, specialists also stressed using the recirculation button could also have health benefits.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube channel, LearnCar01 remarked: \u201cMany people have driven a car for more than 10 years and they don&#8217;t even know how to use the car\u2019s internal and external cycle function.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTurn on the air conditioner when there is a traffic jam. 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