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TIPS FOR IMPROVING CAR FUEL ECONOMY And GAS MILEAGE
Tune-Ups and General Maintenance
Fixing a car that is noticeably
out of tune can improve gas mileage by about 4%. Repairing a faulty
oxygen sensor can improve fuel economy by much more! Replacing a clogged air
filter can significantly improve gas mileage.
Oil Change and Tires
Keeping tires inflated to the
recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can
improve fuel economy by up to 5%. The manufacturer’s recommended tire
pressure can be found on the tire information placard and/or vehicle
certification label located on the vehicle door edge, doorpost, glove-box
door, or inside the trunk lid.
Plan and Combine Trips
A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold
one. Many short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as
one multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warmed
up and efficient. Note: Letting your car idle to warm-up doesn’t help your
fuel economy, it actually uses more fuel and creates more pollution.
For more tips and more information about gasoline pricing, visit
www.fueleconomy.gov.
Drive More Efficiently
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Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid
acceleration and braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 33% at
highway speeds and 5% around town.
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Observe the speed limit - each 5 miles per hour
(mph) you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by 10%.
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Avoid idling - idling gets 0 miles per gallon!
Other Automobile Fuel Efficiency Links
TIPS - Tips for improving car fuel economy and gas mileage
OPTIONS - Car Fueling Options - Premium, Regular, Ethanol, Biodiesel
TAXES - Automobile Gas Fuel Efficiency Tax Incentives and Disincentives - Credits and Deductions
WHY - Why Consider Fuel Economy
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