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5-120 Starting and driving
4. Drive at economical speeds and dis-
tances.
.
Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel
efficiency due to reduced aerody-
namic drag.
.
Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unne-
cessary braking.
.
Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
.
Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.
Using cruise control during highway
driving helps maintain a steady speed.
.
Cruise control is particularly effective
in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
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 cruising
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 oper-
ating temperature more quickly while
driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
.
Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possi-
ble.
.
When entering a hot vehicle, opening
the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C system.
. 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 recom-
mendation” (P.10-6).)
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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