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Use
cruise control (if you have it) on the highway.
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Turn
off the engine instead of idling when you plan to be waiting for
more than three four minutes.
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Avoid
speeding from one stop sign to the next. Accelerate
slowly.
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Use
only high octane gasoline (the expensive one at the
pump) is your engine is pinging,
which is rattling-type noise from the engine, mostly heard on
acceleration and driving uphill.
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Keep all the tyres properly inflated. The recommended tyre pressure is
listed in the
vehicle's manual, stamped on the sticker on the driver's-side doorjamb.
When in doubt, 32 pounds per square inch is a good average until other sources can be consulted. Low air
pressure will cause
bad gas mileage.
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Follow a maintenance schedule. Most cars need a tune-up regularly
(according to the owner's manual).
Order car need to be serviced more frequently. A car in need of a
mileage a symptom.
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Change
the air filer according to your owner's manual.
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The
faster you drive, the more more gas your car will use.
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Pay
attention to how much gasoline your car is using. Some
problems manifest only as
poor gas millege without any noticeable drivibility symptomps. See your
mechanic if you notice any big
changes in gas mileage.