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Fuel Saving Tips

Check List for saving Petrol. 1. Plan & Combine trips. 2. Avoid aggressive acceleration and deceleration.Avoid hard stops try to maintain inertia Savings up to 17% city and up to 40% highway. 3. Inflate tires to optimum pressure. Over inflating can be dangerous. 1 lb under inflation  can cost 3% in fuel economy. Check pressure when temperatures vary significantly. Colder  weather causes a decrease in  tire pressures. 4. Remove unnecessary weight from vehicle. 5. Anything you can do to reduce aerodynamic drag will be appreciated the faster you drive. 6. Maintenance: Perform a monthly check. When purchasing motor oil, look for a brand that is rated as being "Energy Conserving." Using the lowest multigrade of oil recommended in your owner's  manual can improve the fuel efficiency of the engine,  particularly when starting it cold. 7: Perform a monthly check Most maintenance should be left to the professionals. However, once a month you shou...