Not everyone feels inclined to make an effort to save on their fuel costs, or is even the least bit interested in the whole concept. Perhaps it’s the impression that any such effort involves a restraint of driving pleasure. That’s a pity, because we would argue that, in many circumstances, driving for economy can often […]
We’ll not go into detail here about precisely how diesel engine tuning is done, but the end results very much depend on the skills of the tuner in designing the electronics of an add-on box, or rewriting the ECU software, whilst staying within manufacturer design limits to ensure the strength of the engine remains uncompromised. […]
There’s no doubt that there are unexpected ambient effects that can suddenly hit your car’s fuel economy on any given day, typically on a familiar journey, and leave you puzzled as to why the mpg figures don’t read any better. When you drive through standing water, at any speed, you normally feel that extra resistance […]
Let’s go back to real basics with regards to fuel economy. If you don’t really know the abilities and characteristics of your car’s engine and transmission, you will always struggle to get the best out of it, both in terms of performance and economy. If you are not in the best gear for any […]
Headlines in the media regarding diesel cars are becoming rather familiar and much of it concerns emissions, which of course are quite closely related to fuel economy. The more fuel that you burn in your car, the more emissions you will inevitably create, although the relationships to the various types of gaseous emissions are somewhat […]
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