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    1. Brisk Acceleration is the key. The gasoline engine works more efficiently when running at higher RPM. So take advantage of that by getting to cruising speed quickly (but not aggressively, please drive safely).

     

    2. Coast whenever you have the opportunity. Using the feather technique helps. By lifting your foot lightly from the accelerator-pedal. With good road conditions and a bit of practice, you'll find yourself doing this instinctively.

     

    3. Look Ahead. If you see a light turning red in the distance, there's no reason to continue holding the accelerator-pedal.

     

    4. Maintain your tire pressure.

     

    5. Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles (8,000 to 12,000 km) the tires should be rotated, for best lifetime performance.

     

    6. Efficiency drops the faster you drive on the highway. 60 MPH (96 km/h) is more efficient than 70 MPH (113 km/h). Speeding up to 75 MPH (121 km/h), you'll observe MPG drop even more. It pays to drive slower.

     

    7. Short Trips are horribly inefficient for all vehicles. So try to run several errands at once to take advantage of an already warmed up gasoline engine.

     

    8. Hitch Racks & Roof Carriers cause a lot of aerodynamic drag. So, expect a MPG drop when you use one.

     

    9. Synthetic Oil - Owners have observed minor MPG improvements by switching to synthetic oil.

    Plus, since it protects the engine better than real oil and makes extremely cold startups even easier, switching from real oil should be a simple choice.

     

    10. Too much oil can decrease MPG. Verify the level is never above the max mark on the dipstick.

    Unfortunately, overfilling is a problem commonly overlooked. Oil change services routinely pump oil from large barrels, rather than using quart-size bottles. That makes overfilling very easy to do. Taking a moment afterward to check afterward is truly beneficial.

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