Here are some tips that can help you save fuel in your Audi this spring

The rising cost of fuel has many consumers worried. If you are in that situation, we certainly understand. That said, there are many ways that you can improve the fuel consumption of your Audi vehicle and they don't really require much sacrifice. Some of them are related to how you drive your vehicle, others are related to taking a few steps to make sure your Audi is as efficient as possible, and yet other tips involve using the functions that your Audi offers to help improve efficiency. Let's take a closer look at all of these different options.

Audi Drive Select

Your Audi vehicle is likely equipped with a range of features that can significantly improve its fuel economy. Your Audi may feature an Efficiency mode in its Audi Drive Select system for example that will help you save up to 20% on your fuel consumption. Moreover, you can also use Individual mode or Comfort mode to ensure optimal efficiency compared to Sport mode.

Driving Habits

Another way to improve the fuel consumption of your Audi is simply to change how you drive. Lowering your speed and driving in a more linear fashion will have a significant impact on efficiency. For starters, lowering your speed even slightly will lead to an improvement in fuel consumption of 10% or even 20%. Looking at it another way, if you drive at 100 km/h on the highway instead of 120 km/h, studies have shown that you can reduce fuel consumption by 20%. On a 100 km journey, the difference in time is about 10 minutes. We think the trade-off is worth it. The other option is to drive in a smoother fashion, using the accelerator and the brakes in a more linear way will also improve efficiency.

Accessories and Vehicle Condition

You also want to keep an eye out on your vehicle’s accessories as well as its tires. Your Audi vehicle needs good quality tires that are properly inflated to be at its most efficient. Check your summer tires and make sure that they are still in good condition and also make sure that they are inflated correctly. Doing so will make sure that they deliver the best efficiency. You also might want to consider removing unnecessary accessories such as roof boxes which can increase drag or trailer hitches which can add unnecessary weight. Give us a call today to learn more about all of the ways your Audi vehicle can help you improve fuel economy.