TRANSPORT
Fuel Economy Calculator
How to Calculate Fuel Economy and Use the Log
Use the Fuel Consumption Calculator to track your fuel economy every week or for every trip.
- Record the odometer reading in the log after filling up your fuel tank fully.
- At your next refuelling, fill up to a full tank again. Record the volume of oil filled under the "Fuel Consumed" column. This is the fuel consumption between two successive fill-ups. Record the latest odometer reading then. Calculate the "Kilometres Travelled" by subtracting the previous reading from the new reading.
- Calculate the fuel consumption in litres per 100 km (L/100km) by using this equation:
"Fuel Consumption" = 100 X "Fuel Consumed" / "Km Travelled" - Record the fuel consumption figure in the log.
- Observe the fuel consumption over a period and seek improvement.
Although the Fuel Consumption Calculator will provide an accurate comparison of different vehicles, it cannot allow for variances in vehicle condition, driving habits, etc. The ratings indicate what fuel efficiency you can achieve if you keep your vehicle properly maintained and drive with fuel efficiency in mind.
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| Fuel Economy Log | |||||
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| Date | Odometer Reading (km) | Km Travelled | Fuel Consumed (L) | Fuel Cost ($) | Fuel Consumption (L/100km) |
| 1/8/2010 | 26,500 | ||||
| 15/8/2010 | 26,990 | 490 | 50 | 567.50 | 10.2 |
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