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This can hugely affect how much we spend on fuel.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s significant research showing that driving smarter can lead to big savings. The RACQ, for example, has found that \u003Ca href=\"https://www.racq.com.au/articles/drive/2021/10/eco-driving-benefits-the-environment-and-your-budget#:~:text=Simple%20changes%20to%20the%20way,cutting%20their%20vehicle%27s%20carbon%20emissions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Edrivers can save $400 a year\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E (based on a fuel price of $2 a litre) simply by adopting eco-driving strategies – a combination of driving techniques, vehicle maintenance, and other actions. Eco-driving can also make you a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nrspp.org.au/resources/nrspp-thought-leadership-the-interface-between-eco-driving-and-safe-driving/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Esafer driver\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E and, of course, reduce your car’s greenhouse gas emissions. 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That probably depends on a few factors, including your car, aircon model, how well your aircon works, and how windy it is outside. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mynrma.com.au/cars-and-driving/car-servicing/resources/air-conditioning-or-windows-down-when-driving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENRMA\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E suggests using the following rule of thumb: at 60km/h or less, it’s more economical to have your windows down; but at 100km/h or faster, the drag created by having your windows down is worse than using your aircon.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERack Off: Best Driving Practices for Fuel Economy\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re not using them, remove your roof boxes, roof racks, and bike racks before you set off on a trip. The wind resistance makes you burn through that fuel: roof racks can add 0.6 litres per 100km to your fuel consumption, according to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/do-roof-racks-affect-fuel-efficiency\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhichCar?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E Throw on a couple of bikes and you’ll be using 1.4 litres more per 100km.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInflate Your Odds: Fuel-saving Driving Techniques\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EServiced cars are more efficient cars, so keep up to date with your servicing schedule. Additionally, you should also follow your car manufacturer’s recommendations for tyre pressure: underinflated tyres have more rolling resistance, which \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tyrepower.com.au/news/how-does-tyre-pressure-influence-your-fuel-economy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eincreases fuel consumption\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E. 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