10 Ways to Save Petrol

OK, these are all tongue in cheek- a bit of fun- but there is an underlying principle behind (almost) every one that's sensible, and if you keep it in mind you'll be able to figure out your own ways to save on fuel. Ways that'll work


1. Fill your tyres with helium to lighten the car.
(Heavier cars need to burn more fuel to move them)

2. While you’re at it, remove the air conditioning and stereo. The pioneers who tamed this country didn’t have any of that stuff so you don’t need it either.
(You have to burn extra fuel to drive your air conditioner and the stereo adds weight)

3. Put the slipperiest coating you can on the paint (try baby oil) so it just slides through the air.
(Less friction means less fuel to travel the same distance)

4. Only ever drive downhill.
(This one is obviously a joke)

5. Cut out the floor and power the car yourself, Fred Flintstone style.
(For short trips, allow yourself a bit more time and walk, jog or ride a bike. It’s healthy and it’s fun)

6. Quit your job to cut down on the kilometres you have to travel, or……

7. Move in at work. You’ll have to drive a lot less and imagine how much overtime you’ll earn.
(If you plan ahead you can often cut out unnecessary trips and use less fuel)

8. Attach a rope to the big toe on your right foot. Tie the other end to a sensitive part of your anatomy so when you prod the accelerator it jerks painfully on your sensitive bit.
(Driving smoothly and sedately can save a lot of fuel)

9. Paint “I want to be like Gary Glitter!” in large bright letters down each side of your car. Embarrassment will stop you from driving it ever again.
(Use alternative means of transport when practical)

10. Carry a rope and grappling hook in your car so when there’s a truck going your way you can snare it and get towed along with your engine off.
(Carpooling and sharing can reduce car use significantly)

Cheers
Justin McLean