Experts have urged road users not to make a simple mistake which may dramatically impact their fuel use
A motoring expert has warned petrol and diesel drivers could waste up to 20 percent of their fuel tank by pressing one button as temperatures soar. Simply opening car windows during periods of hot weather could be detrimental to motorists' fuel economy and use up more petrol or diesel, warns a specialist.
Opening a window at higher speeds is likely to be less beneficial with Mr Evans suggesting that 45mph is considered to be the cutoff, reports the Express. He added: “While all this might seem like a minor issue, getting it wrong can have a notable impact on your fuel economy.“Using AC can increase your fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent but opening the windows at higher speeds can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent.
Earlier this summer, experts at Redex also doubled down on the claims as they admitted opening windows should be avoided on long journeys. However, the RAC has attempted to defuse the claims as they warned windows have less of an effect as many believe. According to the breakdown group, a study by General Motors and engineering standards group SAE debunked the theory.
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