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The fuel light went on: how long can the car still run?

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  1. Adopt flexible and controlled driving
  • Avoid sudden accelerations: a fluid line reduces consumption.
  • Maintain a stable speed between 80 and 90 km/h on the motorway, the optimum to save fuel.
  • Do not drive at a standstill in a descent: this does not reduce consumption and can be dangerous.
  1. Reduce wind resistance
  • Close the windows to improve aerodynamics.
  • Avoid using air conditioning or heating, which increases fuel consumption.
  1. Optimize your trajectory
  • Follow a truck at a good distance to take advantage of its suction effect and reduce resistance to air.
  • Avoid steeply sloping roads if possible, as they increase consumption.
  1. Check tyre pressure
  • Underflated tyres increase consumption by 10%.
  • Optimal pressure allows you to drive longer with the same amount of gasoline.
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