The rising cost of fuel has many consumers worried and more and more Volkswagen owners are looking for ways to save on fuel. Improving the fuel economy of your Volkswagen vehicle is actually fairly easy. There are many ways to do this with some involving simply changing the way you drive your Volkswagen car or SUV. That said, your Volkswagen vehicle also comes with functions that can help improve fuel economy. Let’s take a closer look at some of the ways that you can improve the fuel consumption of your Volkswagen vehicle.
Slight adjustments to how you drive
The easiest way to save on fuel and get the most significant savings is by driving your vehicle differently. The first step is the slowdown, as speed is the number one determining factor in fuel consumption. For example, when you are on the highway, driving at 100 km/h versus 120 km/h could improve the fuel consumption rating of your vehicle by 20%. You will only lose 10 minutes on a 100 km journey. The other thing you can do is drive in a more linear fashion. Be smooth on the accelerator and the brakes and you will notice a significant improvement in fuel economy.
Use your Volkswagen’s functions
Your Volkswagen vehicle offers a range of features that helps improve fuel economy. One of those features is the ECO mode. When selected, your Volkswagen vehicle adjusts multiple parameters including the gearbox, climate, and engine in order to maximize fuel economy. By selecting this mode, you can continue to drive normally, and you will notice significant changes in efficiency.
Remove all unnecessary accessories from your vehicle
If your goal is to save fuel, you will want to remove unnecessary accessories such as the roof box or the bike rack or a trailer hitch. Doing so can save easily 10% of your fuel consumption.
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