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11 Fuel – Efficient Driving Tips  
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Attention Motorists – Here are 11 tips that will save you gas and money

1.	Following the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule to insure your vehicle is operating at maximum efficiency
2.	Don’t Speed. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each 5 mph over 60 equates to an additional 15 cents per gallon of gas
3.	Avoid excessive acceleration – speeding, rapid acceleration and rapid braking waste gas and curb mileage by as much as 33% at highway speeds.
4.	Use cruise control to help maintain a steady speed
5.	Avoid excessive idling. If you are going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, turn your engine off. EXCEPTION : If you are in traffic, ignore this tip!
6.	Keep your suspension and chassis aligned and maintained. Avoids engine drag
7.	Use your overdrive gear to lower engine speed.
8.	Combine trips, car pool and plan ahead to cover shortest possible distances
9.	Avoid packing items on top of the car. Creates wind resistance and can decrease fuel economy by 5%
10.	Limit hauling heavy loads. An extra 100 lbs in the trunk of your vehicle can reduce fuel economy by 1% to 2%
11.	Avoid “jack rabbit” starts and hard braking. This can improve gas mileage by as much as 5%

Lister: Angie
Source: www.fueleconomy.gov and common sense

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