Due to the CO2 tax, fuel for the car is becoming more expensive, but thanks to a few tips, consumption can still be minimized and a few euros saved.
With the
CO2 tax
,
fuel
will become more expensive in 2021.
A few
tricks
can
save
a little
gasoline
and thus
money
.
The
Auto Club Europa
(ACE) reveals what is important.
Kassel -
Since the beginning of the year,
fuel
has become more expensive, because 2021 saw the return to the original
value added tax
and the new
CO2 tax
.
Nothing can be done about
the prices of the
petrol stations
, but a few tips for saving fuel can help with fuel consumption.
The
Auto Club Europa
(ACE) reveals what to look out for and which
tricks
you can use to
save
a few
euros
.
Tips for the car: New air filters and different engine oils can save fuel
The ACE recommends checking the
air filter
regularly and replacing it if the filter is clogged.
For the specialist, this procedure takes a few minutes, but for the
car
, the replacement should be immensely worthwhile.
This
should also result in
a great
savings effect
.
The Auto Club Europa also recommends
thinking
about low-viscosity oils for the
engine
.
Depending on the operating conditions, savings potential of between two and six percent is called for.
As everyone knows, the devil is often in the details:
Once
the
air conditioning is
set incorrectly, it can quickly become expensive.
According to the
Auto Club Europa
, this supposedly small mistake can mean that up to
two liters
more
fuel
are needed per 100 kilometers.
You should also check
these
settings
or have them checked if necessary.
Cheaper fuel: fill up your car elsewhere?
Beware, the detour is not always worthwhile
Particularly popular
with
bargain hunters
: the detour to another, cheaper
gas station
.
But caution is advised here, because as the ACE believes, such a detour of five kilometers to another petrol station is only worthwhile if
price comparisons
indicate
a difference of at least
two cents per liter
.
As a rule,
fuel is
the most expensive in the morning in
rush
hour traffic, and
prices
are expected to
drop
in the afternoon
.
According to the
Auto Club Europa
, the best time for a trip to the gas station is usually between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Auto Club Europe (ACE) |
|
|---|---|
founding |
1965 |
Seat |
Stuttgart |
Members |
about 630,000 |
Save fuel thanks to cruise control on the car - tire pressure also plays a role
But of course, the driving style also influences
fuel consumption
: If you use a
car
with cruise control, this can be
adjusted accordingly
on the
motorway
.
It is also advisable to store unnecessary weight in the garage.
Because anyone who
dismantles
roof racks
and roof boxes after use saves
fuel
due to lower air resistance.
Finally, the Auto Club Europa recommends checking the
tire pressure
at least once a month
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Even those who
drive
with
0.5 bar
less pressure must
expect about five percent more
fuel consumption
.
(Nail Akkoyun)