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* Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%. | * Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%. |
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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.