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Improve Gas Mileage
1. Gas mileage decreases at speeds over 60 mph. Staying within posted speed limits will actually help you by increasing gas mileage.
2. Dont drive agressively, avoid jack rabbit starts and stops. You could be improving your gas mileage by 5% simply by anticipating traffic conditions and driving gently.
3. If you anticipate a wait in traffic, you can get gas mileage improvements by turning your engine off. Idling unnecessarily wastes fuel, pollutes the air and will do nothing for your gas mileage.
4. Combine errands to improve gas mileage - several cold starts can use twice as much gas as one long trip.
5. Cruise control and overdrive gears used during highway driving will improve gas mileage.
6. Remove any excess weight from your trunk to increase gas mileage. Even as little as an extra 100 pounds can reduce your fuel economy by up to 2%.
7. Avoid using roof racks or carriers if you are looking for gas mileage improvements - they create wind resistance that can decrease fuel economy by 5%.
For more complete vehicle tips and information, visit out the following sites:
http://www.automobiles.com
http://www.cars.com
http://www.edmunds.com
The information contained on this page is intended to enlighten newlyweds by offering a basic understanding of vehicle buying and/or vehicle maintenance principles. Forever & Always Co., Inc. assumes no liability for omissions, errors or the outcome of any vehicle buying and/or vehicle maintenance endeavors (or experiences) on the part of the reader. The reader should always exercise reasonable discretion, follow their own state and local guidelines and is urged to consult a licensed professional for more complete vehicle buying and/or vehicle maintenance guidance. The information on this page is not meant to be used in place of professional advice. Forever & Always Co., Inc. is not affiliated with the above website referrals.
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