Italians are increasingly looking for ways to save as much petrol as possible. The price of fuel has skyrocketed since a few years ago. Price increases that are felt on the pockets of millions of motorists. In this article we will see why, in some specific cases, it may be convenient to roll down the window to save a few liters of petrol. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The fuel cost It has been a real problem for millions of motorists for many months. The price increases per liter of petrol and diesel took place in the weeks following the outbreak of war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. In the first moments the price had even exceeded 2 euros per litre.
The situation has been “calmed” by some measures implemented by the Government of our country. Some petrol bonuses and cuts in excise duties on the cost per liter of fuel have allowed millions of people to breathe. Since January 1, however, the measure on cutting excise duties has been abolished. The cost of fuel therefore increased by about 30 cents per liter compared to the previous months.
Italians, therefore, are always looking for ways to be able to guarantee a small saving on petrol every day. Having a smooth driving style certainly helps to consume less petrol. Having engine oil and other elements in perfect order are also aspects that can contribute to general savings.
But there is also a trick, with the window of our car as the protagonist, that can be used to the fullest in some particular cases. What are we referring to? Here’s everything you need to know to save as much gas as possible.
The window trick to save a lot of gas: here’s what you need to know
The correct use of the windows of our car is one of the many aspects that can allow us to save fuel every day. Many people believe that an open window can always be counterproductive in terms of saving on petrol. Yet, in a particular case this move could prove to be very convenient. Let’s find out all the details on this aspect.
Many studies have shed light on the question of fuel consumption with the windows down. The higher the speed, the higher the consumption will be of this precious element with the window down while driving. Indeed, the air that enters our passenger compartment increases the aerodynamic resistance. Friction that slows down the car and forces the driver to press harder on the accelerator.
Therefore, if you travel a stretch of road at high speed, it becomes advisable to always roll up the window and provide for the internal climate control of the passenger compartment with heating or air conditioning, depending on the time of year.
This is the general rule. There is, however, a particular case in which it becomes more convenient to travel with the window down to save petrol. Which?
In the hot months of the year we tend to turn on the air conditioning in every situation. If this move is correct, doing it at high speeds, in traffic, on the other hand, could prove counterproductive. The lit air, in fact, consumes petrol. For short journeys it might be more convenient to turn on the fan to circulate the air inside the passenger compartment.
In addition to choosing this option, it will be advisable to roll down the car window. This double move will guarantee you good cooling on short journeys and lower fuel consumption than with normal use of the air conditioning. The double action will allow you to save 10% less petrol than before. Seeing is believing!
