Fuel
How to find cheaper petrol and diesel nearby
Compare the right fuel, check when a price was reported and work out whether a cheaper station is worth the detour.
3 min readMileHalo / Guides
A little more knowledge.
A better journey.
18 practical guides to MileHalo, fuel, tyres, servicing and travel.
Fuel
Fuel
Is a detour for cheaper fuel worth it?
Extra distance, tolls and time can cancel out a lower pump price. Compare the full cost of the stop.
3 min readFuel
How to calculate your car's fuel consumption
Use receipts and odometer readings to calculate litres per 100 kilometres and cost per kilometre.
3 min readFuel
How recent is the fuel price shown in an app?
Understand reported prices, pump prices and member discounts, and share observations others can use.
3 min readTyres
Tyres
When should you switch to winter tyres?
Plan your tyre change around road conditions, journeys and the rules where you drive.
3 min readTyres
Tyre tread depth: check more than a single measurement
Check wear across each tyre and follow the rules for the country, season and vehicle you drive.
3 min readTyres
Correct tyre pressure: find and use your car's recommendation
Use the right pressure for the vehicle, tyre size and load, and measure under suitable conditions.
3 min readTyres
How to store tyres between seasons
Check their condition, choose suitable storage and keep records for an easier next tyre change.
3 min readServicing
Servicing
When does your car need a service?
Find the interval for your model and track time, mileage and concerns that need attention now.
3 min readServicing
Servicing and Norway's EU-kontroll: two separate tasks
Keep statutory roadworthiness inspections separate from maintenance. This guide concerns Norway.
3 min readServicing
How to compare workshop quotes for car servicing
Request the same work, an itemised total and clear terms for additional jobs.
3 min readServicing
Does an electric car need servicing? Make a model-specific plan
Electric vehicles have their own maintenance requirements. Start with the schedule for your particular car.
3 min readOn the road
On the road
Get your car ready for winter: a practical checklist
Plan tyres, visibility, battery and maintenance, with enough margin for winter journeys.
3 min readOn the road
Before a long drive: plan vehicle checks, breaks and stops
A simple plan leaves enough energy, time for rest and an alternative if a planned stop falls through.
3 min readCharging
Charging
What does charging an electric car cost? Calculate the whole session
Compare the kWh price, subscription and additional fees before choosing a charging stop.
3 min readAbout MileHalo
About MileHalo
What is MileHalo? Fuel prices, road reports and navigation in one app
Explore the free version, Premium and how reported prices and road information work.
3 min readAbout MileHalo
Getting started with MileHalo: from first launch to a smarter fuel stop
Get to know the map, reported prices, accounts and Premium before setting off.
3 min readAbout MileHalo
The idea behind MileHalo: more clarity, a little more calm
Prices, maps and road reports belong together. Meet the idea, the community and Milo.
3 min readUseful advice, with clear sources.
Written by MileHalo. General guidance does not replace your vehicle handbook or professional assessment. Norwegian regulatory sources apply to Norway. Contact us if you spot an error.