{"id":269,"date":"2019-06-17T10:18:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T00:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cashdoctors.com.au\/?p=269"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:40:12","slug":"7-tips-to-help-save-fuel-and-help-you-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/7-tips-to-help-save-fuel-and-help-you-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Help Save Fuel and Help You Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the <\/span>cost of car regos<\/span><\/a> to car maintenance, owning a car is a big expense for some people. This expense can also be tracked down to the constant cost of refuelling. Petrol and diesel are expensive and there isn\u2019t a huge variation on price regardless of where you live. <\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve got some top tips that could help you save those precious pennies. <\/span><\/p>\n

Top Tips to Help Save Money on Fuel<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. SHOP AROUND AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON <\/b>before you start burning petrol trying to make a BP versus Caltex comparison in your local area. <\/span>MotorMouth<\/span><\/a> does this for you, putting all your local fuel prices at the tip of your fingers.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. BLOW UP YOUR TYRES<\/b> to the recommended tyre pressure. Just like when you ride a bike with flat tyres it takes more ‘energy’ to make it ‘go’. A flat tyre can affect fuel efficiency big time, not to mention your safety. Check and top-up your tyre pressure to the manufacturer’s recommendations fortnightly and it will save you fuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. GET YOUR GEARS RIGHT AND DON’T BE A REV-HEAD<\/b> – You should always drive in the highest gear possible without straining the engine. Drop gears gradually while you brake gradually.It\u2019s possible that this could increase fuel efficiency by up to a third.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. LIVE A LITTLE WITHOUT THE AIR-CON<\/b> – When it’s comfortable enough, switch off the air-con. This can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 percent when you’re zooming around a city.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. LIGHTEN THE LOAD<\/b> carrying around lots of extra gear? You probably won\u2019t be able to go surfing or play golf everyday. Clear the boot to lighten the load. <\/span><\/p>\n

6. DON’T SKIMP ON YOUR CAR SERVICE<\/b> – Small things like dirty and blocked air filters can significantly increase fuel consumption. Although you do save petrol when your car breaks, that\u2019s probably not the type of inconvenience you’ll be looking for. Don\u2019t skimp on the service<\/span><\/p>\n

7. WORK OUT THE BEST DAY TO FILL UP<\/b> – Fuel prices tend to be cheaper earlier in the week.Do some digging and ask the locals for any top tips.<\/p>\n

By following a few or all of these tips you could be saving significantly on petrol in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: Please note this content is provided as general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situations or needs. For advice tailored to your financial situation, it is advised that you seek guidance from an accountant or financial advisor. <\/span><\/i>The above post refers to application software (\u201cApp, Apps\u201d) that is not affiliated or associated with Nimble. We do not have any control or responsibility over the content of the Apps. Use of the Apps may be subject to further terms and conditions imposed by the App provider, the owner of the mobile operating system and\/or other related parties. The above links belong to a variety of websites and not Nimble, so clicking on, and using them, will take you away from Nimble\u2019s website meaning we\u2019ve got no control or responsibility over the content. Nimble does not endorse and is not affiliated or associated in any way whatsoever to the businesses named in this blog post.<\/span><\/i> The information contained in this article is correct at the date of publication<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From the cost of car regos to car maintenance, owning a car is a big expense for some people. This expense can also be tracked down to the constant cost of refuelling. Petrol and diesel are expensive and there isn\u2019t a huge variation on price regardless of where you live. With that in mind, we\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6191,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-resources"],"yoast_head":"\n7 Tips to Save Fuel and Money | Nimble<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Maximize your fuel efficiency and save money with Nimble\u2019s practical tips. 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