Fuel-saving eco-driving tips to minimize the impact of your car on the environment, and save money at the same time and to reduce 'green' guilt.

•Check the speed: Keep your speed under check.For every five km per hour you drive above 80km/hr, you lose 10% fuel efficiency, so keep your speed down when you can.

•Don't be idle: If you're stopped for more than a minute, shut off your engine. Fuel efficiency savings of up to 19% are possible by being more aware of not letting your engine idle while stopped.

•Maintain fuel efficiency: Change your plugs regularly, keep your engine tuned up, and your filters clean. Empty your car of any extra items you've been hauling around for years to lighten your load.


•Get the lead out: Accelerating less aggressively and slowing down moderately for traffic lights & stops can increase your fuel efficiency by over 30%.

•Go steady: Many traffic lights are timed for efficient traffic flow, and by maintaining a constant speed, you'll hit more green lights in a row.


•Install apps: Got an iPhone or any other smart phone? Install a fuel saving application like MyMPG[iPhone] that lets you know when you're wasting gas.

•Streamline your ride: Improving the aerodynamics of your car reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency.

•Gear up: Cars are more fuel efficient in a higher gear, so when you're up to speed, pick the gear with the lowest engine rpm and you'll burn the least amount of gas, while reducing the emissions from your tailpipe.

•Carpool: Find a carpool for work commutes instead of driving alone, and ask your friends and neighbours to combine errand runs with you. This will not only save fuel but also contribute to lesser traffic, less emissions and you can sing along with the friends in the carpool instead of turning up the radio!Like they say, the more, the merrier!