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With today’s high gasoline prices,
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Vehicle Tips
- Keep your tires properly inflated, and check them frequently.
- Keep your front suspension and steering in proper alignment.
- Use the thinnest viscosity oil that your car's manufacturer recommends.
- Keep your engine in proper mechanical condition.
- Keep your engine in tune and make sure the air and fuel filters are
clean.
- Make sure your brakes are not dragging.
- Repair body damage.
- Dont use premium fuel if your car does not require it, check your
owners manual.
- Dont waste your money on those "special" products.
Driving Tips
- Avoid excessive warm-up time, modern engines do not require it.
- Don't idle your engine for long periods.
- Avoid jack-rabbit starts.
- Keep your speed at 90 km's per hour or less whenever possible.
- For vehicles with aerodynamic designs, close the windows when driving on
the freeway.
- Anticipate merging traffic and stoplights, decelerate and accelerate
smoothly.
- Plan your trips wisely.
- Empty the trunk.
- Car pool whenever possible or practical.
- Listen to radio reports for alternate routes around congested areas.
- Drive in the highest gear possible.
- Try to keep your speed constant.
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