Does harsh braking and accelerating increase fuel consumption?

By Alicia Jarvis
Updated on July 30, 2021

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What’s most likely to increase fuel consumption? 

Saving fuel is important. Prices are going to keep rising and the best you can do is to make sure you keep fuel consumption low. There are some things you can avoid to do.

Harsh braking and accelerating increase fuel consumption. Gently and smoothly accelerating and braking will help you save fuel and reduce wear on your car. This is also beneficial for the environment.

 

How to save fuel with your gearbox?

As we’ve mentioned, saving fuel is good for your bank account. 

Using the highest possible gear for speed and road traffic circumstances saves fuel.

The gearbox houses the gears that govern the connection between engine and road speed.

First gear produces the most force to the driving wheels and is typically used to get the vehicle moving.

As you accelerate, you shift into higher gears, each of which provides less gear force but more road speed.

The top gear has the least amount of force yet the greatest range of speeds.