Saving fuel = Saving money = Saving the environment!

We all want to do our bit for the environment - and we all want to save money at the pump.

Well here's the good news - we've compiled our five top tips to help you both reduce your fuel consumption costs and diminish the impact your car has on the environment!

1. It may sound obvious, but keep your load light! Don't keep a heavy load in your car if it doesn't need to be in there. Tools, power equipment, sports gear and general luggage will all increase the weight of your car - and thereby increase your fuel consumption! Also, consider removing roof-racks and bullbars if they're not needed - tyou'll notice the difference!

2. Keep an eye on your tyre pressure. By keeping the pressure near the upper limits of the manufacturer's recommend range, you'll reduce rolling resistance and improve your fuel consumption (and keep your tyres in better condition for longer!).

3. Regular servicing will save you money! Not only at the fuel pump, but on the general maintenance of your car. Things can go wrong in between your scheduled services, and even simple things like replacing a dirty air-filter can decrease your fuel consumption by nearly 5 per cent .

4. If your car has a manual transmission, get a feel for making smoother down-changes. Rev the engine lightly, with the clutch disengaged, just before the lower gear is engaged - the result of smoother down-changes is that you'll drive more smoothly, which will in turn reduce fuel consumption and wear on your clutch and gearbox.

5. Flow with the traffic and avoid "hard" braking and accelerating. Anticipate traffic movements and give yourself plenty of warning about approaching traffic lights and lane congestion. Comparative tests have shown that an aggressive driving style can increase fuel consumption by up to 35% when compared to a smooth driving style.

Prolong the life of your Automatic Transmission

We all know that Automatic Transmission Fluid degrades and deteriorates over time - up to 90% of transmission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination.

City driving, with it's short trips and frequent gear changes, is particularly hard on ageing Transmission fluid, as is high temperature operation (such as towing a trailer or caravan). Old, tired transmission fluid leads to poor gearshifts, poor performance and poor fuel economy - none of which is good for your car or your wallet.

In order to prolong the life of your transmission and dramatically improve the performance and quality of your gear changes, transmission fluid should always be flushed and changed during major services. However, traditional transmission drain and fill services only replace around 40% of the old fluid, which means that 60% of the fluid is still old and dirty. This can result in loosened sludge and varnish deposits - which causes even more shift problems and can increase the danger of transmission failure.

To avoid transmission problems, we recommend getting a Wynn’s Transmission Flush Service.

The Wynn’s Transmission Flush Service uses advanced equipment to thoroughly clean your automatic transmission internally. It also replaces over 95% of the old fluid with fresh, new fluid and removes sludge and varnish deposits. The result is smoother shifting and revitalised seals (which will prevent fluid leaks). Wynn's Transmission Flush Service will also extend the life of your Transmission and possibly prevent the need for costly Transmission repairs!

Save yourself time and money by taking care of your automatic transmission - you’ll feel the difference!