After Rompetrol specialists gave some tips in previous articles on how to prepare our car for a long summer road and how we prepare ourselves as drivers, as well as how to help children get through a tiring trip well, it’s time to share with you some simple ideas about how we can use less gas on vacation.

First, before a long journey, the car must be in perfect condition and it is best to take it to a service center for quick repairs. Secondly, it is important to use quality fuel, and Rompetrol offers its customers the highest quality fuel on the market, Efix gasoline and diesel.

Car tires are a factor that strongly affects consumption: according to experts, they account for 20-30% of fuel consumption, so using new high-quality tires can provide significant savings. In addition, it is a good idea to check the tire pressure before leaving. Well-inflated and balanced tires can help reduce fuel consumption by 3%.

Less baggage

In addition, the weight of the luggage also affects the consumption of the car. So let’s take only the essentials with us on vacation and avoid storing luggage on the roof of the car or hitching a trailer as much as possible. Walking with the window open also leads to increased consumption, as does excessive use of the air conditioner.

The way we drive the car also makes a big difference. It would be best to drive at a constant speed, without accelerating sharply and braking smoothly. Sudden starts and braking consume a lot of fuel. If we are stuck in a traffic jam and there is no chance to move in the next minute, we better turn off the engine. If we have alternatives and are not in too much of a hurry, we can avoid motorways, where high speed also means moderate consumption.

Plan your route in advance and avoid areas where you know traffic jams are common. Also, keep an eye out for traffic updates in the area so that you can choose an alternative route ahead of time in case of accidents on the road you wanted to take.

Leave the car in the parking lot

And last but not least: drive less. For example, at your destination, try walking or renting a bike instead of driving to explore the area where you are spending your vacation. Another idea is to use public transport from the city or resort where you are staying. It’s also helpful to track your mileage so you know which methods work best for the car you’re driving.

At the national level, Rompetrol operates a network of 482 filling stations (own, partner and express filling stations), and fuel comes from the country’s largest oil refinery, Petromidia. The company recently launched a new gas station concept called hei coffee&gourmet, which includes a hot food line in addition to other stations. The first 10 stations under the hei coffee&gourmet concept were opened this year on the A1 highway, Nădlac-Sibiu section.

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