Beware the monsters that are gobbling up your fuel!
LEAD FOOT:
Even the calmest soul may find a dark beast within them while driving. Behold the gluttonous Leadfoot – a creature obsessed with getting nowhere fast. Racing to red lights, wildly laughing at speed limits - voraciously feeding on gas and money. Fortunately, with care, this beast can be conquered.
Excessive speed and hard acceleration burns up your cash.
Slow down and save. Every 10 kilometres above the speed limit increases your fuel consumption by 10%.
Keep it smooth. Rapid acceleration and sudden braking can increase fuel consumption by as much as 35%.
SLUG TIRE:
They dwell under your car. The hideous Slug-tires – underinflated bottom feeders, slithering along, leaving greasy trails of wasted gasoline in their wake. Ravenous fiends that devour money and toss cars from the road when agitated by rain. With help, these lowly serpents can be slain.
Keeping your tires at the correct pressure saves you money.
Under and over-inflated tires can increase your fuel consumption by up to $50 per year and cause safety issues when driving on wet roads. Check your tire pressure once a month.
IDLER:
Beware the evil Idler – a rapacious beast that rears its ugly head when drivers are forced to wait. Feeding at curbsides and road repair lines with air-conditioning full-throttle. Without moving a muscle, it devours gas, gorges on cash and endangers our environment. Thankfully, with help, this monster can be tamed.
Idling burns your money and gets you nowhere. Turn off your engine when sitting idle for more than 30 seconds in non-traffic situations. Also, your engine doesn't get 'warmed up' by idling, even on cold mornings. You have to drive the car to warm it up to peak operating temperature.
Find out more about our Idle-Free Campaign!
