SPECIFICATIONS
7-7
Stop-And-Start Driving
Frequent stops and starts while driving cut down on your miles per gallon
(kilometres per litre). Plan even your short shopping trips to take
advantage
of
through streets to avoid traffic lights. Pace your driving like
the expert drivers to avoid unneeded stops.
Excessive Idling
An idling engine uses fuel, too.
If
you're faced with more thall a minute
wait, and you're not
in
traffic,
it
may be better to
"turn
off'
and
start
again later.
Sudden Stops
Sudden stops can also waste fuel ; instead
of
moving the
car
, the energy
of
fuel
is
wasted as heat
in
braking. Energy
in
the form
of
fuel
is
also needed
to accelerate back to driving speed.
Lubricants
A well lubricated car means less friction between moving
parts
. Consult
the Maintenance Schedule folder for the proper lubrication intervals.
Air
Cleaner
Your car receives its power from a mixture
of
gasoline and air. The air
enters the engine through the air cleaner. So it's important to replace the
air cleaner element
at
required intervals. (See the Maintenance Schedule
folder.) A dirty air cleaner element reduces engine performance and can
waste fuel.
Air Conditioner
If
your
car
has an optional air conditioner, use the "Economy
",
"Vent"
or
"Heater"
positions whenever possible. The air conditioner compressor
is
not on
in
these positions and the reduced engine load can improve fuel
economy.
Tuned Engine
Proper tuning (a check on timing, spark plugs, emission control devices,
etc.) can improve your car's fuel mileage.
You
just
can't expect an
"out-of-tune" engine
to
give you good fuel mileage and cleaner air.
Excess Weight
Fuel economy
is
related to the work the engine must do. The heavier the
load, the more gasoline it takes to run your car. Keep weight to a
minimum
by
taking out any luggage
or
cargo when it
is
not needed.
Tire Inflation
Under-inflation not only causes needless wear
of
the tires, but can also
waste fuel. It's a good idea to check tire pressures often and, for the best
fuel economy, keep your tires inflated to the highest pressures shown on
the Tire Placard (located on the left front door of your car).
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