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Ten Fuel Saving Tips

It is very important that everyone strive to save gasoline in the
Motor Pool cars. Below are some good tips to help reduce
gasoline consumption in our vehicles.


1. Drive Smoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration or braking. Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower gasoline mileage by 5% at lower speeds and around town and by 33% at highway speeds.

2. Make sure tires are not over or under inflated. Correct pressure can improve gasoline mileage by 3%.

3. Remove excess weight.

4. Use cruise control on major roads and in free-flowing traffic. Maintaining a constant speed can improve mileage.

5. Avoid idling. When drivers idle, they get zero miles per gallon.

6. Avoid higher speeds. Gasoline mileage decreases when driving at high speeds.

7. Plan outings to avoid separate trips.

8. Use the proper grade of gasoline - Regular Unleaded or Ethanol. Never use mid or high grade gasoline.

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