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Ten Fuel Saving Tips6 C+ Y7 k8 R# q( f" }: \8 R3 ?
1 Avoid High Speeds As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.
' g+ S" y9 i- [- D2 Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.. e% r1 g# b+ M" n6 m i
3 Keep Tires Properly Inflated Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.
0 T) E* U5 a ]4 Use A/C Sparingly When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.- B7 a5 R* T! c X; H- f7 r9 `: ~1 q
5 Keep Windows Closed Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.$ B. Z( C1 a8 [1 a# Z: L" C: R( T
6 Service Vehicle Regularly Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
( H4 D: M; U; \- t' X7 Use Cruise Control Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
3 e! A1 \: D; |7 \8 Avoid Heavy Loads Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.% Z- V8 N4 T4 }
9 Avoid Long Idles If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.
: ^4 x7 K! \$ z* @! L10 Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle |
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