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Tips On Improving Fuel Economy
- Regular Car Maintenance will not only improve the fuel efficiency, but also improve general performance of the car.
- Maintain regular tire pressure. Refer to the psi numbers provided with the tires.
- Carry lighter loads. More the weight, less the mileage. Remove all the unnecessary items from your car. Use luggage carrier only when needed.
- Drive efficiently. Driving aggressively leads to low fuel economy. Avoid race-car type driving.
- Cruise when on flat roads. The highest gear requires least power.
- Avoid using the cruise control on hilly terrain.
- Washing and waxing is supposed to improve the aerodynamics of the car, thus improving the fuel economy.
- Don't sit idle. When the car is idling, it is wasting fuel. It would be better if you shut down the engine at a sustained stop.
- It is widely known that putting on the car's A/C affects the mileage. In addition, keeping the car's windows down can also increase the drag generated by the car, thus affecting the mileage further.
- Take one long trip instead of several short ones. The engine is more efficient when warm.
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