The short answer
Keep tyres at the right pressure, accelerate smoothly, change up early, avoid long idling, carry only what you need, and service on time. A clogged air filter or dragging brake will quietly raise your fuel bill.
How you drive
✓Pull away and accelerate smoothly.
✓Change up a gear as soon as the engine is comfortable.
✓Look ahead and ease off early instead of braking hard.
✓Switch off the engine if you are waiting more than a few minutes.
Small fixes that save fuel
Tyre pressure
Soft tyres make the engine work harder.
Air filter
A clogged filter starves the engine of air.
Dragging brakes
If the vehicle slows quickly when you lift off, get it checked.
Old oil
Thick oil adds friction inside the engine.
Weight and loads
Every extra kilogram costs fuel. Clear out tools and spares you do not need each day, and stay within your payload.
Worth knowing. Track your fuel spend against kilometres for a week. A sudden rise is often the first sign of a problem.
Thinking about electric?
For regular town routes where you can charge between shifts, the electric Baxy Lion has no fuel cost at all.
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