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==Simple tips that work== | ==Simple tips that work== | ||
* | * Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour. | ||
* Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. | * Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. | ||
* Avoid excessive idling - idling gets 0 miles per gallon | * Avoid excessive idling - idling gets 0 miles per gallon. | ||
* Check your tire pressure & use the recommend grade of oil. Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. | * Check your tire pressure & use the recommend grade of oil. Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. Fueleconomy.gov | ||
* | * Unload your trunk. The more weight you carry, the more energy required to move it. | ||
* When you're stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light, drop your transmission into neutral to bring your engine's standing RPMs as low as possible | * Treat your automatic like a manual. When you're stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light, drop your transmission into neutral to bring your engine's standing RPMs as low as possible |
Revision as of 19:09, 11 July 2006
Drive like a Hypermiler
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%.
- Glide to stops and accelerate slowly and evenly.
- Drive consistently. Spend as much time at the same speed as possible. Mileage is worst during acceleration.
- Use cruise control when ever possible.
- Slow down. Each 5 miles per hour you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by 10%.
Simple tips that work
- Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour.
- Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up.
- Avoid excessive idling - idling gets 0 miles per gallon.
- Check your tire pressure & use the recommend grade of oil. Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. Fueleconomy.gov
- Unload your trunk. The more weight you carry, the more energy required to move it.
- Treat your automatic like a manual. When you're stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light, drop your transmission into neutral to bring your engine's standing RPMs as low as possible