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1. Drive Sensibly:
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town
2. Observe the speed limit:
You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.
3. Remove Excess Weight:
Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%.
4. Avoid excessive idling:
5. Use your Cruise Control:
6. Engine Tuneups:
Car tuneups can improve gas mileage by an average of 4%.
7. Replace Air Filters Regularly:
A clean air filter can improve your gas mileage by as much as 10%.
8. Keep your tires properly inflated:
9. Motor Oil:
Use the recommended grade of motor oil for your automobile.
10. Trips:
Plan your driving trips to bypass congestion and avoid high traffic areas if possible.
Hybrid Fuel Efficient Cars
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