Fuel efficient driving tool

We’ve some simple hints and tips that can help cut your fuel bill, get you to your destination safely, whether you are driving around town or making a big road trip. Find out more using the tool below.

Vehicle registration plate (required)

Use the slider to select the number of kms (in thousands) you travel each year

5,000
10,000
14,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
60,000
100,000

Does your vehicle have fuel efficient tyres?

Fit fuel efficient tyres and you could save up to ${{model.getSavingsVal('energywisetyres')}}
a year

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When did you last check your tyre pressure?

Recently – I checked it in the last four weeks or so.
A while ago – I checked it a few months ago.
No idea when I last checked my tyre pressure.

Inflate your tyres correctly and you could save${{model.getSavingsVal('tyres')}}
a year

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Tyres naturally lose around one to two psi of pressure per month. It’s a good idea to check them regularly, and especially before you hit the road for any long drives.

Find your car’s correct tyre pressure on the driver’s side door frame, inside the petrol flap or in your owner’s manual.

Do you empty your boot when you get to your destination?

Yes – I try not to use the car as a store room!
Mostly – but it’s easier to keep some of the junk in the trunk.
No – I tend to keep the golf clubs, chilly bin and pram in the car all the time.

Empty your boot and you could save${{model.getSavingsVal('boot')}}
a year

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If you’re going on a big trip, chances are your boot is jam-packed full of gear for the beach, camp ground or ski field. The heavier the load, the harder your car’s engine needs to work keep the car moving, so unpack as much as possible when you get to your destination.

Is anything causing unnecessary drag on your car?

We use a roof rack/box or a bike carrier, but remove them when we get to our destination or after each use.
Sometimes I don’t get around to removing the roof rack/box or a bike carrier from the car.
The roof racks and bike carrier are always on the car.

Take your roof rack, ski box or bike carrier off the car after use and save${{model.getSavingsVal('roof')}}
a year

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A roof box, bike carrier, or ski-rack can be a real drag on your car’s fuel economy. Taking them off when you’re not using them will avoid driving your fuel bill up unnecessarily.

When did you last service your car (in addition to getting a warrant of fitness)?

In the last six months or as recommend in the owners handbook.
Quite a while ago, it’s not something I do regularly.
Servicing? Not unless there’s something wrong with it!

Get your car serviced every six months and you could save${{model.getSavingsVal('servicing')}}
a year

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Getting a service before you hit the road will ensure your car is in top notch condition, running efficiently and ready to get you to your destination safely.

How do you brake and accelerate, and what’s your speed on the open road?

I drive at a consistent and smooth speed around town; I look ahead and anticipate when to brake and keep a good space behind the car in front. I don’t usually drive faster than 100km/h on the open road.
I mostly drive smoothly around town but occasionally accelerate or brake heavily. I sometimes drive faster than 100km/h on the open road.
I zip around town, accelerating quickly away from traffic lights, and braking heavily into corners, roundabouts and red lights. I often drive faster than 100km/h on the open road.

Accelerate and brake smoothly around town, and stick to the speed limit on the open road and you could save${{model.getSavingsVal('drivingStyle')}}
a year

Perfect choice!

Driving efficiently isn’t about driving slowly or holding up traffic, it is about accelerating smoothly, changing gears early, and sticking to the speed limit. Not only will it help you get to your destination safely, you’ll save on fuel.

How do you keep your car cool when the weather is hot?

Mostly I just use the fan.
I open the windows or I use the air-con depending on how fast I’m driving.
I always use the air-con.

Limit the use of your air-con by using your fan when possible and you could save${{model.getSavingsVal('temperature')}}
a year

Perfect choice!

Wind your windows down around town but use air con when you’re on the open road for the most fuel efficient way to keep your car cool.

Your results

${{model.totalSavings}}
A YEAR

Based on what you've told us, if you made some small changes to the way you drive and care for your car, you could save ${{model.totalSavings}} a year! {{model.getResultNote()}}

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Tips to help you save on fuel and running costs

Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated

Information:

The fuel efficient driving tool is designed to give consumers information about how they may be able to reduce their fuel bill.

Fuel efficient driving tool

Enter your registration plate

Choose a type of vehicle

How far do you travel?

Tyres

Boot

Roof

Car servicing

Driving style

Temperature

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Tips to help you save on fuel and running costs

Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated

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