{"id":242985,"date":"2023-10-25T08:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242985"},"modified":"2023-10-25T08:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:49:23","slug":"petrol-and-diesel-drivers-can-increase-fuel-efficiency-by-two-percent-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/petrol-and-diesel-drivers-can-increase-fuel-efficiency-by-two-percent-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol and diesel drivers can increase fuel efficiency by \u2018two percent\u2019 today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Petrol and diesel drivers can boost fuel economy rates by up to \u201ctwo percent\u201d by removing excess weight from their vehicles, according to experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This can be achieved by just decluttering a car and removing anything not needed on a particular road trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instead, drivers will often carry unnecessary items in their boots or glove box which could be weighing down the car and burning more fuel.<\/p>\n

YouTube expert, the\u00a0Honest Mechanic Channel, issued the vital warning in a new video.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They said: \u201cDrop excess weight. An extra 100 pounds reduces mpg by up to two percent. Only hail what you need to boost efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

READ MORE <\/strong> Petrol and diesel motorists could save a staggering \u00a3200 on fuel costs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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However, the warning has been backed by motoring specialists across the board. Sal Patel, spokesperson from Finest Car Mats suggested motorists would likely save around \u00a324 every year by following the tip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cIf you have run out of storage space in your home and you are using your car boot as a little bit of extra storage you are using more fuel than you should be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery extra 100 lbs of weight in your car makes it one percent less fuel efficient.\u00a0Having a cluttered car could be costing you \u00a312 to \u00a324 in fuel each year.<\/p>\n

“If you have sports equipment, camping supplies or anything else bulky in your boot and you don’t need it, find somewhere to store it in your home and save a few pounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

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