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Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
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Use the recommended engine oil.
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Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
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Sudden or hard accelerations.
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Rev the engine before turning it off.
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Idle for periods longer than one minute.
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Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
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Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
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Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
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Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
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Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•
Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
•
Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,
rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•
Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING:
Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you
may lose control of your vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage.
Note:
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
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Driving Hints
2015 Econoline
(eco)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2014
USA
(fus)
