However ...
Do not forget that the most important factor
affecting fuel economy is you and the way
you handle the accelerator, brakes and gear
lever. The difference between driving
correctly and incorrectly will be seen in the
size of the fuel bill at the end of the year!
Economical driving does not
necessarily mean driving
slowly
Driving economically means smooth driving
at moderate speeds, avoiding flying starts and
abrupt stops whenever possible. It also requires
the driver to adapt driving technique to current
traffic situations.
To drive your car as economically as possible,
observe the following driving suggestions:
•
Warm up the engine as soon as possible,
i.e. do not let the engine tick over
at idling speed after starting. Instead,
drive off immediately using only moderate
acceleration.
A cold engine uses two to three times
more fuel than a warm engine, and it is
also subject to increased wear.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid racing starts and
abrupt stops. This will save fuel.
•
Maintain a moderate speed on highways
and motorways.
•
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the car.
•
Remove the roof rack when you no longer
need it.
•
Do not open the side windows unnecessarily.
•
If your car has automatic transmission, it
will always change gear at the appropriate
ti me; avoid unnecessary kick-down operation.
In addition, you should naturally keep the
entire car, especially the engine, in good
condition. Other factors which ensure good
fuel consumption are:
•
correct spark plug gap
•
clean air filter
•
correct engine oil, correct oil change
in new oil filter
•
brakes which do not drag
•
correct front end alignment
•
correct tyre pressures
Correct gear changing
Utilising the gears correctly will also
i mprove fuel economy. Use the appropriate
g
ears
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•
Change from 1st to 2nd at approx.
10 mph (20 km/h).
Change from 2nd to 3rd at approx.
20 mph (35 km/h).
Change from 3rd to 4th at approx.
30 mph (50 km/h).
Change from 4th to 5th/overdrive at
approx. 45 mph (70 km/h).
Running-in, economical driving
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