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Keep
your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Under
inflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel.
Do
not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight
puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel
consumption.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit
starts. Get into a higher gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid
long engine idling. If you have to wait for a long
period of time, it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid
engine lag or over-revving. Use a gear position suitable
for the type of road you're travelling.
Avoid
stop-and-go driving. Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel.
Do
not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. This
causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
Keep
all wheels in proper alignment. Improper alignment
not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra
load on the engine.
Keep
your vehicle tuned up and in top shape.
Getting more miles from a liter or gallon of fuel is
actually easy. Just take it easy while driving. It will
also make your vehicle last longer.
Take
to the shade rather than keep the air conditioner
running.
It
is a good idea to do a safety check before starting out
on a trip. A visit to your dealer can help ensure safe
and pleasant driving the whole summer long. |
