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It is normal for the oil consumption of a new en-
gine to reach its lowest value after a certain mile-
age has been driven .
You must drive your vehicle abo ut 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can proper ly as -
sess oil cons umption.
This a lso applies to fuel consumption a nd engine
ou t put.
(y Note
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordan ce with the servi ce recommend a-
tions in your Warranty
& Maintenance book -
let. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
funct ion of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Em ission Control System unless ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shie lds, sw itches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Control System and other
important vehicle components .
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips .
.. Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold
engine.
The engine and catalyt ic converter have to reach
their optimal
operating temperature to reduce
fuel consumption and noxious emissions effec-
t ively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles per
ga llon (30-40 l/100 km). After about a half a
mile, fuel economy climbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km). After about
2 .5 miles (4 km), the engine is
at its proper operating temperature and fuel
economy has reac hed a norma l level. So you can
see th at you sho uld avoid short t rips whenever
possib le.
Driving and the envir o nment
The outside tempe rature is a lso crit ical in this re-
gard . Your car consumes more fuel in the winter
than in the summer .
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