Tips for all drivers - Revision history

203.199.133.137: /* Drive consistently */

2006-10-18T03:54:00Z

Drive consistently

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	Use cruise control whenever possible, but only when the roads are flat.		Use cruise control whenever possible, but only when the roads are flat.
	~~tyyjtyuju~~

	===Slow down===		===Slow down===

2006-10-18T03:53:41Z

Drive consistently

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	Use cruise control whenever possible, but only when the roads are flat.		Use cruise control whenever possible, but only when the roads are flat.
			tyyjtyuju

	===Slow down===		===Slow down===

2006-10-02T10:43:17Z

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	===Combine chores and trips===		===Combine chores and trips===
	An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. If possible begin with the furthest away stop (to maximize warm-up time), then make additional stops on the way back.		An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. If possible begin with the furthest away stop (to maximize warm-up time), then make additional stops on the way back.

			===Keep your tailgate up===
			Keeping the tailgate of your pickup up traps a pillow of air that allows the air coming over the top of the truck to glide over easily. With the tailgate down, no air is trapped, and drag increases substantially, thus lowering gas mileage.

2006-08-27T19:56:52Z

Don't sit idle

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	===Don't sit idle===		===Don't sit idle===
	Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as if ~~your~~ waiting to pick some one up for one minute or longer.		Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as if you are waiting to pick some one up. If you are stopped for one minute or longer, you will save fuel by turning off the engine.

	===Check your tire pressure===		===Check your tire pressure===

2006-08-27T19:55:43Z

Don't sit idle: incorporating good tip about not turning off car at stoplight

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	===Don't sit idle===		===Don't sit idle===
	Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as ~~at a traffic light~~ for one minute or longer.		Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as if your waiting to pick some one up for one minute or longer.

	===Check your tire pressure===		===Check your tire pressure===

2006-08-27T19:54:10Z

Reverted edits by 70.92.148.210 (70.92.148.210); changed back to last version by 2xTrinity

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	On the highway, however, open windows do not impact fuel economy significantly compared to air conditioning, due to additional drag.		On the highway, however, open windows do not impact fuel economy significantly compared to air conditioning, due to additional drag.

			===Don't sit idle===
			Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as at a traffic light for one minute or longer.

	===Check your tire pressure===		===Check your tire pressure===

2006-08-27T15:06:44Z

Don't sit idle

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	On the highway, however, open windows do not impact fuel economy significantly compared to air conditioning, due to additional drag.		On the highway, however, open windows do not impact fuel economy significantly compared to air conditioning, due to additional drag.

	~~===Don't sit idle===~~
	~~Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time, such as at a traffic light for one minute or longer.~~

	===Check your tire pressure===		===Check your tire pressure===

2006-08-07T06:12:14Z

Combine chores and trips

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	===Combine chores and trips===		===Combine chores and trips===
	An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up.		An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. If possible begin with the furthest away stop (to maximize warm-up time), then make additional stops on the way back.

2006-08-04T22:31:45Z

De-clutter the exterior

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	===De-clutter the exterior===		===De-clutter the exterior===
	Remove aftermarket bug and wind deflectors, and don't bother adding wings/spoilers, these things only add drag. If you have a removable roof rack, ~~remove~~ it when not in use.		Remove aftermarket bug and wind deflectors, and don't bother adding wings/spoilers, these things only add drag. If you have a removable roof rack, take it off when not in use.

	===Treat your automatic like a manual===		===Treat your automatic like a manual===

2006-08-04T10:22:44Z

Drive conservatively

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	===Drive conservatively===		===Drive conservatively===
	Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration/braking) can ~~increase~~ your gas mileage by as much as 20%.		Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration/braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%.

	Glide to stops and accelerate slowly and evenly.		Glide to stops and accelerate slowly and evenly.