{"id":247238,"date":"2023-12-04T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247238"},"modified":"2023-12-04T10:19:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:19:25","slug":"petrol-and-diesel-drivers-can-increase-fuel-economy-by-10-with-simple-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/petrol-and-diesel-drivers-can-increase-fuel-economy-by-10-with-simple-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol and diesel drivers can increase fuel economy by 10% with simple tip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Petrol and diesel owners can boost their fuel economy by a staggering 10 percent with a quick fix today, according to experts.<\/p>\n

Simply cleaning excess dirt from a vehicle will create less drag and have a major impact on fuel usage.<\/p>\n

Specialists at ATS Euromaster claimed that having a clean car was not just a myth with road users expected to make savings.<\/p>\n

They said: \u201cThe original theory was that if your car is dirty, it will reduce drag. The dirt creates dimples on the car, likened to those of a golf ball, which increases the aerodynamics of the car.<\/p>\n

“However, later studies showed that the dirt particles will generate more drag \u2014 and could reduce your fuel economy by up to 10 percent.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Back in October, Select Car Leasing also warned dirt adds weight which will play a factor in how much fuel is used. They suggested grimy surfaces will limit airflow and increase friction which will generate a lower mpg rating.<\/p>\n

The group predicted road users could likely save a staggering \u00a3200 per annum by simply keeping on top of their cleaning.<\/p>\n

They explained: \u201cA cleaner car is in fact more fuel efficient. Experiments found the vehicle was more fuel-efficient when clean, averaging two miles per gallon (mpg) more than when it was dirty.<\/p>\n

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