FUEL-SAVING HACKS FOR ROAD TRIPS

SAVE AT THE PETROL PUMP WITH THESE BUDGET TIPS

MONITOR PRICES

Keep track of fluctuating fuel prices by downloading an app or checking websites in your state. In Victoria, for example, you can use RACV’S fuel price monitor (racv.com.au) to find the cheapest fuel near you, while those in New South Wales can use the Fuelcheck app, fuelcheck.nsw.gov.au.

GET A SERVICE

Before you set out on that road trip, it pays to book in a service with your mechanic. According to the experts at Fuel Academy, a well-tuned engine with the correct oil at recommended levels can improve fuel economy.

MAKE SURE YOUR TYRE PRESSURE IS CORRECT

Fuel Academy also reveals that a tyre that is under inflated by just 1psi can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as three per cent. That can add up on a long journey with the family.