Festive Road Trips: Fuel Savings That Fit Real Family Travel

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For a less wasteful festive road trip, set cold tyre pressures to the vehicle's recommendation for the load, remove unnecessary luggage and drive at a steady, safe speed.

Will premium fuel automatically improve economy?

Use the grade specified in the handbook. Paying for a different grade does not guarantee better economy in an engine designed for the recommended fuel.

Can I rely on the range display to reach the next fuel stop?

Treat it as an estimate that changes with conditions. Leave a reserve and identify suitable stops before a remote stretch, rather than depending on the final displayed distance.

Are fuel-saving additives worth packing?

Do not add an unapproved treatment for a promised saving. Follow the vehicle's fuel and maintenance guidance, and ask a workshop about a specific running problem.

Does cruise control always save fuel?

It can help maintain speed on suitable open roads, but traffic, hills and system behaviour affect the result. Use it only where conditions and the handbook support safe operation.