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Spend as much time at the same speed as possible. Mileage is worst during acceleration. | Spend as much time at the same speed as possible. Mileage is worst during acceleration. | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, 11 July 2006
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 whenever possible.
Slow down
Each 5 miles per hour you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by 10%.
Don't sit idle
Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time.
Check your tire pressure
Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 5%.
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
- Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour.
- Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up.
