Fuel Efficiency
Improve fuel efficiency and maximise every mile with simple vehicle checks, handy tools and these smart driving tips. Discover how to reduce fuel consumption and keep running costs down with Halfords’ range of products and services.
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Top tips on how to increase fuel efficiency
Improving your fuel efficiency doesn't always require major changes. Simple adjustments to the way you drive, along with regular vehicle maintenance, can help reduce fuel consumption and keep your car running at its best.
From checking your tyre pressures to using fuel system cleaners and booking routine maintenance, there are plenty of ways to help maximise every tank. At Halfords, you'll find a range of products and services designed to support efficient driving and vehicle performance.
1. Check your tyres
Your tyres - opens in a new tab play an important role in fuel efficiency. When tyres are underinflated, they create more rolling resistance, meaning your engine works harder to keep your vehicle moving. By keeping your tyres inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure, you can help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and support even tyre wear.
Checking your tyre pressures at home is quick and easy with a range of tyre inflators - opens in a new tab, helping you stay on top of maintenance between garage visits.
2. Stay on top of vehicle maintenance
Regular maintenance can help your vehicle run more efficiently by ensuring key components are working as they should.
Services that may help include:
Wheel Alignment - opens in a new tab - Misaligned wheels can increase rolling resistance and cause uneven tyre wear. Our wheel alignment service helps ensure your wheels are correctly aligned for smoother driving and optimal tyre performance.
High Mileage Efficiency Pack - opens in a new tab - Designed for older vehicles and those with higher mileage, this service includes treatments and checks intended to help maintain engine performance and efficiency.
10-Point Car Check - opens in a new tab - A quick vehicle health check that inspects key components, helping identify potential issues before they become bigger problems.
You can book these services online or find your nearest Halfords garage using our garage locator - opens in a new tab.
3. Add a Fuel Efficiency Pack to your next service
If you're looking for a simple way to help maintain your vehicle's efficiency, consider adding a Fuel Efficiency Pack - opens in a new tab to your next service. Designed to support engine performance, it includes specialist treatments that help clean key fuel system components and remove deposits that can build up over time.
A cleaner, well-maintained fuel system can help your engine run more effectively, supporting smoother performance and helping you get the most from every tank. It's an easy addition to your routine vehicle maintenance and can be combined with your scheduled service for added convenience.
4. Consider using a fuel cleaner
Over time, deposits can build up within parts of your fuel system and engine. Fuel cleaners are designed to help clean certain components, such as injectors and fuel system passages, depending on the product used.
While results vary between vehicles, fuel cleaners may help maintain efficient engine operation when used as directed. The benefits will depend on factors including your vehicle's age, condition and maintenance history.
Explore our range of fuel and oil additives - opens in a new tab to find a product suitable for your vehicle.
5. Check your speed
Driving at higher speeds typically increases fuel consumption because your engine has to work harder to overcome aerodynamic resistance. Maintaining a steady speed, where safe and appropriate, can help improve fuel efficiency.
Avoid harsh acceleration and unnecessary braking where possible and always follow speed limits while adapting your driving to road conditions, traffic and hazards.
The most fuel-efficient speed varies between vehicles and driving conditions, but many cars tend to achieve their best fuel economy at consistent motorway speeds rather than during stop-start driving.
6. Drive in the correct gear
If you drive a manual car, selecting the correct gear can help reduce fuel consumption. Generally, driving in the highest practical gear for your speed, without labouring the engine, allows the engine to run at lower revolutions per minute (RPM), which can improve fuel economy.
Changing up through the gears smoothly and avoiding excessively high engine revs can also help maximise MPG.
7. Plan your journey ahead of time
A little planning can help you use less fuel. Combining multiple errands into one trip reduces unnecessary mileage and limits repeated cold starts, which can be less efficient than driving with a warm engine.
Before setting off, consider checking traffic updates, planning the most efficient route and avoiding unnecessary diversions where possible. It's also worth avoiding excessive idling, as leaving your engine running while stationary uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
8. Reduce unnecessary weight
The heavier your vehicle, the more fuel it typically requires to move. Removing unnecessary items from your boot can help reduce the load your engine has to carry.
If you use a roof box, roof rack or bike carrier, it's worth removing it when not in use. Roof-mounted accessories add weight and can increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds, which may increase fuel consumption.
Looking for more fuel-saving advice?
For even more practical ways to improve fuel economy, visit our guide: 7 Ways to Improve Your Fuel Consumption - opens in a new tab.
Fuel efficiency for high-mileage cars
As vehicles get older and cover more miles, regular maintenance becomes increasingly important. Wear and tear can affect the performance of key components over time, which may impact overall efficiency if left unchecked.
Our High Mileage Efficiency Pack - opens in a new tab has been designed for eligible higher-mileage vehicles. The service includes treatments and checks intended to help maintain engine performance and support the efficient operation of key systems.
Combined with regular servicing, tyre maintenance and routine vehicle checks, it can help keep older vehicles performing at their best.
To find your nearest Halfords garage and book a service, visit our garage locator - opens in a new tab.