A few advisory notes to help you lessen fuel needs in your Audi

If you have just bought or leased a new Audi then it's likely that with a few choice changes, to your Audi or your driving etiquette, you can better your fuel usage figure.

And because fuel is getting dearer this is something that the majority of drivers should try and incorporate today. This is particularly relevant if you are on the road a lot because of work commitments, home care problems or other engagements.

So find below www.motorleasing.com's number of worthwhile tips to help you make the right steps towards lessening your fuel efficiency in your Audi.

1. Try to pace yourself when you start driving. Reduce your speed to reduce your fuel consumption considerably. It's not an exciting way to lessen fuel consumption but it does work, so why not reduce your speed by a couple of miles per hour and save capital. It's effective as you don't need to hit the gas pedal all the way down to keep your speed at the right level. This is due to the fact that momentum comes into play within a moving motor car, consequently it means you need a lesser volume of fuel to stay at the right speed.

2. You should also check your tyre pressure. Under-inflated tyres can seriously decrease your MPG as they cause an increase in road resistance which consumes more fuel than tyres that have been filled with the sufficient amount of air. Also resistance works to pull back the Audi so to attain the same speed level you'll be required to take up more fuel. As pressure decreases over the month you should read the tyre pressure as often as you can.

3. Regularly check your air filter. Air can't get to the engine if a filter is blocked, which has a detrimental effect on fuel usage. This occurs because the engine is too hot; it will just overheat and not perform efficiently otherwise. If seeing light through the filter is possible then it's relatively new.

4. Shut down modern Audi add-ons. Pop open a window instead of switching on the air conditioning unit, this will cool you down and improve the air quality in the inside of the car. In addition it will put less of a strain on your energy and increase fuel consumption.

5. Streamline with a smaller vehicle. If you are hell bent on purchasing a new Audi go for a smaller model that has fuel efficiency at the top of the agenda. Currently there are quite a bit of Audi contract hire deals from www.motorleasing.com that may be far more economical than your current Audi as well as good for the environment too.

6. Alternatively, if you are not ready for an upgrade then be conscious of loading up the Audi with too many heavy items. By keeping the boot filled to the brim with items you'll have an extra 40 or 50 lbs of dead-weight. All that this extra weight does is increase fuel-consumption, so take everything out of the boot and save mounds of cash.

7. Start a car pooling initiative. Seeing as the average person battles through a 30 mile commute to reach their work space, and works for an amazing 240 days of the year, carpooling will lead to a drop in the miles one drives annually by 3,600 - a saving of 180 gallons of gas for a vehicle that runs on 20 mpg. A drop like this is just what you need if you want to save as much as you can.

By sticking to these easy-to-follow tips you should be well placed to reduce your fuel usage, save the planet and your pennies.