Be green...

...in the car

• Stop road rage! Aggressive driving uses as much as one third more fuel compared to normal driving patterns
• Regularly tune and service your car – this can improve fuel economy by up to 4%
• Travel light – fuel efficiency drops by 2% for every 45kg in the car
• Use the correct engine oil, which maintains fuel efficiency
• Turn your engine off when you’re in a queue or waiting for someone – it just burns more fuel!
• Stop speeding! The faster you drive, the more fuel your car will consume as your car tries to resist wind. Travelling at 110 km/h uses up to 25% more fuel than travelling at 90 km/h.
• Only use air conditioning in your car when necessary – it puts strain on the engine and uses more fuel!
• Avoid rush hour – hanging around waiting for traffic to move consumes fuel
• Use the handbrake on slopes to maintain fuel efficiency
• Take the roof racks off if they are not being used – you’ll reduce fuel economy by up to 5%
• Check your air filter – a clean filter can improve fuel economy by up to 10%