6. Plan for the shortest route.
. Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid idling.
. Shutting off your engine when safe
for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
. Automated passes permit drivers to
use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter warm up.
. Limit idling time to minimize impact
to fuel economy.
. Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil
before driving.
. Your vehicle will reach its ideal
operating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
10.Keeping your vehicle cool.
. Park your vehicle in a covered
parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.
5-100 Starting and driving
. When entering a hot vehicle, open-
ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, result-
ing in reduced demand on your A/C
system.
. When entering a hot vehicle, open-
ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, result-
ing in reduced demand on your A/C
system.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
. Use the recommended viscosity engine
oil. (See “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.9-6).)
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