Saab 96 - Driving Safety and Economy Tips

During the running-in period which covers the first 3,000 km (2,000
miles), avoid driving at too high engine speeds. This, however, does
not mean that the engine, e.g. when driving uphill, should pull hard
before shifting down. Select the gear to keep the engine speed suffi
ciently high at low road speed so that the engine is running without
strain.
The following running-in speeds may serve as a general guide.
1st speed 0—20 km/h ( 0—15 mph)
2nd speed 10—50 km/h ( 5—30 mph)
3rd speed 25—75 km/h (15—45 mph)
Avoid giving full throttle during the first 3,000 km (2,000 miles)
and remember that the fuel should contain Jf % of oil during this
running-in period.
Driving Economy
To achieve the best economy with regard to fuel consumption as well
as wear, the Saab 96, as every other car, needs careful and even
driving. Avoid excessive acceleration and high engine speeds espesci-
ally in low gears. As previously described, the car has a free wheel
device which enabels further reduction of the fuel consumption. The
car is also equipped with a device for heating the carburetor air, see
fig. 16, thus preventing icing in the carburetor which may occur
under cold and damp weather conditions and is noticeable only by
increased fuel consumption and poor idling.
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Driving on Slippery Roads
When driving on slippery roads it is more important than ever that
the characteristics of the car be maintained. Especially tires and
brakes must be in proper condition to ensure even braking power.
A driver who prefers to make use of the engine braking power
can lock the free wheel. There is no general recommendation for
driving with locked free wheel and each driver may choose the alter
native which suits him best.
Regardless of whether the free wheel is locked or not when driving
on slippery roads, the most important thing is to be able to use
the wheel brakes. Even under the most slippery road conditions, en
gine braking cannot stop the car in shorter distance than proper
braking with the wheel brakes, provided that the car is two-wheel
driven and has four-wheel brakes.
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