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Ten Tips for more efficient
engine operation
1.
Pay attention to how you
drive.
Don't exceed highway speed
limits. Use moderate-to-easy
acceleration. Gas mileage is
negatively affected by fast
acceleration and fast
deceleration. Use cruise
control on highway trips.
Maintaining a constant speed
helps reduce fuel
consumption.
2.
Engine maintenance
Maintain a properly tuned
engine. Dirty spark plugs do
not create the maximum spark
and cause reduced horsepower
and increased emissions.
3.
Limit reliance on air
conditioning
Limit use of air
conditioning, especially
during hot summer days. Yes,
it's not as comfortable but
the issue here is saving
gas.
4.
Synthetic lubricants
Switch to synthetic motor
oil and drivetrain
lubricants. Independent
tests show savings of five
to eight percent using
AMSOIL synthetic motor oil,
gear lubes and ATF.
5.
Air filter
Install clean air filter as
needed. To get optimal
efficiency from your engine,
it has to breathe.
6.
Aerodynamics
Keep windows rolled up at
speeds over 40 mph. Open
windows when driving over 40
mph can create a wind drag
that will lower your
mileage. Avoid use of roof
rack. Reduce aerodynamic
drag and improve your fuel
economy by placing items
inside the trunk whenever
possible. Sun roofs also
disturb smooth aerodynamic
air flow and reduce mileage.
7.
Tire Maintenance
Properly inflate your tires.
Keep tires balanced and
rotated regularly. Use
radial tires for less
friction between tire and
road. Keep front-end aligned
for better mileage and
longer tire life.
8.
Excess weight
Pack light and clean out
your trunk. Every 200 pounds
of unnecessary weight shaves
one mile per gallon off your
gas mileage. You would be
surprised how much stuff
most people carry around in
their trunks that they
aren't using.
9.
Minimize Idling.
Idling any longer than a
minute wastes gas and one
minute of idling uses more
fuel than restarting your
engine. When possible avoid
drive-thrus. Idling for as
little as 10 minutes while
you sit in line can waste 5
or 6 miles worth of gas.
Limit warm-ups to 30
seconds. Allowing your
vehicle to idle excessively
wastes gas.
10.
Plan and combine your trips.
Make a list and do all your
grocery shopping once a
week. Car pool, hike it,
bike it or use public
transportation if possible.
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