ECO TUNING

3 easy ways to save fuel and improve mileage

There are three quick and easy techniques to boost your vehicle’s fuel economy and mileage…

• Self-care activities
• Regular Maintenance and ECU Reprogramming

There are a number of things you can do to increase your fuel economy.

• Remove any unused racks or cartons from your truck.
• Check your tyres’ air pressure on a regular basis.
• Use the air conditioner sparingly.

De-clutter your automobile.

Carrying unneeded items inside your car or van, as well as leaving bike or roof racks (or even roof boxes) on your vehicle while not in use or out of season, adds weight and drag to your vehicle.

The more fuel it takes to move a vehicle that is heavier or more wind resistant!

Check the air pressure in your tires on a regular basis.

Checking your tyre pressure isn’t something you should do right before departing on vacation!

Maintaining proper tyre pressure throughout the year is extremely beneficial, and this simple tip can save you up to 5% on gas!

When it comes to air conditioning, be as cost-effective as possible.

According to studies, utilizing your vehicle’s air conditioning to adjust the climate can actually boost your fuel use by 8-10%.

Regular maintenance will help to keep your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and mileage in good shape.

This andy tutorial on how to save fuel has been published by the RAC.

Regular maintenance will help to keep your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and mileage in good shape.

It is critical to have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis in order to maintain the manufacturer’s specified fuel economy and mileage (as well as to keep your car/van in excellent shape).

Manufacturers recommend between two and three services every year, depending on the make and model of your car/van.

However, there are other aspects we evaluate, such as how many miles you’ve traveled…

The mileage determines whether a short or interim service or a full annual service is required.

The following are the most important service items that affect fuel efficiency:…

• Air Filters
• Oil Change
• Spark Plugs
• Engine & Fuel Componenents

Air Filter

Your fuel efficiency might be reduced by up to 10% if your Air Filter is unclean. Newer engines with computer management systems can usually detect a dirty filter and compensate by feeding the engine less gasoline. Even so, for maximum fuel efficiency, it’s a good idea to maintain your filters reasonably clean.

Change the oil

Your oil thickens like syrup as it ages, making it more difficult for it to do its job. Oil change intervals vary widely based on the age of your automobile and the type of oil you use, but it should be replaced at least once a year.

It’s also crucial to use the right oil grade, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Spark Plugs

One filthy, misfiring spark plug is all it takes to reduce your mileage by 7%. When you have two misfiring plugs, your fuel economy drops by 20%.

Components for the engine and the fuel system.

Over time, residuals of fuel and oil can clog up fuel injectors and engine components, and the best method to return your car to its original state is to run a quality fuel cleaner through your tank once a year.

An engine remap will boost both performance and efficiency.

Remaps for the environment are getting increasingly common. As gas prices have risen and our highways have become more congested, motorists and companies have been looking for a cost-effective, dependable, and safe way to enhance their vehicle efficiency. This is accomplished using a remap.

To summarize, remapping, also known as ECU tuning, is the process of changing the settings of a car’s ‘engine control unit’ (ECU) to improve numerous aspects of the vehicle’s performance. We can re-programme your car/van to control the fuel injection, airflow, sensors, and more by overwriting the present settings with fresh software (within legal limitations). Hundreds of variations of these maps are tested by automobile makers before selecting the one that best utilizes the car’s components to give economy, performance, and longevity. (Surprisingly, the maps used can vary based on where you live!)

The performance and economy advantages will vary depending on the make, model, and age of your automobile or van. However, some recent automobiles show up to a 30% improvement, making you ask why these maps aren’t adopted by the manufacturer.

Many businesses are already aware of this, and we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of fleet cars and trades vans that have been remapped to improve fuel economy and save thousands of pounds each year.