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[SV11750( ALL)05/95]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle’s break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
*
[SV11800( ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
*
[SV11900( ALL)05/95]
1. Fill the tank completely and record the inital
odometer reading.
*
[SV12000( ALL)05/95]
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
*
[SV12200( ALL)05/95]
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
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[SV12225( ALL)05/95]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.
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[SV12250( ALL)05/95]
❑
English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
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[SV12275( ALL)05/95]
❑
Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
%
*
[SV12500( ALL)05/95]
Improving Fuel Economy
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[SV12600( ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
*
[SV12700( ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
*
[SV12800( ALL)05/95]
❑
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV12900( ALL)05/95]
❑
Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV13000( ALL)05/95]
❑
Sudden stops
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[SV13100( ALL)05/95]
❑
Excessive speed
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[SV13200( ALL)05/95]
❑
Extended engine idling
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[SV13300( ALL)05/95]
❑
Heavy loads
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[SV13400( ALL)05/95]
❑
Underinflated tires
[SV13515( M)03/94]
❑
Use your air conditioning system wisely.
File:ltsvm.ex
Update:Tue Jun 20 16:44:35 1995
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