Fuel Efficiency - Fuel Monitoring Checks
Collect and retain raw data, not just averages such as miles per gallon, preferably in a computer database or spreadsheet
Think about better ways of collecting this information
Check the accuracy of odometer readings
Take tyre wear and rolling circumference into account to improve the accuracy of your fuel consumption calculations
Encourage drivers to calculate mpg figures for their own vehicles and
make use of any on board computers
Think about using fuel cards and management systems provided by oil companies and others
Don't Average mpg figures instead of basing your calculations on fuel used and distance travelled.
Don't Overfill tanks, on vehicles or bulk tanks at refueling sites (because fuel needs room to expand as it warms up).
Don't Rush into choosing a fuel management system by buying the first one you see.
Don't Forget to change fuel filters (on vehicles and bulk tanks) at recommended intervals.
Don't Make the excuse that you do not have time to operate any complex fuel management system; it should take less than one minute per day per vehicle to monitor fuel consumption effectively.