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    Fuel for thought

    May 12, 2022 3 minutes

    THERE ARE TWO aspects to fuel saving - the condition of both car and caravan, and the techniques employed by the driver.

    The outfit

    One recent change has been the introduction of E10 petrol, which some older vehicles cannot use, having to resort to more expensive super-unleaded E5. If your car is petrol-engined, check it at www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol.

    Make sure your car and caravan are serviced correctly; ensure you have the correct oil in both engine and driveline, the recommended specification of coolant, and change the air filter at the

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