There has been a lot of discussion recently as to whether motorists should fill their fuel tanks to the brim or make frequent trips to a petrol station. Some people believe that having less fuel in a vehicle makes it lighter and therefore more fuel efficient.
However, according to one expert that may not be the case with drivers facing high repair costs.
A car and scrappage expert says that that it is "a lot better" to fill up the car when refueling. She said: "Although affordability is a huge issue for motorists at the moment, causing many to top up by 100bob or 200bob here and there as and when they can afford it, it is actually a lot better to fill up your car when you refuel.
"When you are just topping up your fuel by a small amount each time the oil deposits and bad quality stuff which falls to the bottom of the fuel tank gets pumped around the vehicle for a prolonged period.
However, according to one expert that may not be the case with drivers facing high repair costs.
A car and scrappage expert says that that it is "a lot better" to fill up the car when refueling. She said: "Although affordability is a huge issue for motorists at the moment, causing many to top up by 100bob or 200bob here and there as and when they can afford it, it is actually a lot better to fill up your car when you refuel.
"When you are just topping up your fuel by a small amount each time the oil deposits and bad quality stuff which falls to the bottom of the fuel tank gets pumped around the vehicle for a prolonged period.
