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2.3 Fuel Saving Tips
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1.
Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum speed of 30- 40 kmph in 5th Gear
2.
Change the gear judiciously according to the speed requirement.
Recommended speed for gear shifting
3. Avoid following
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Sudden acceleration and frequent / sudden braking.
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Driving with foot on brake pedal.
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Driving with partial disengaging of clutch (half clutch).
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Overloading & Driving at high speeds.
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Over / under inflation of the tyres.
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Keeping the engine running at traffic signals if the wait time is more.
Gear
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Speed
0-8
8-11
11-15 15-20
20
&
Above
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