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Main Menu Table of Contents
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy

Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed.
Always maintain your vehicle Everytimeyou slow down and
RESERVE TANK
according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra
messages displayed in the fuel. Use cruise control when
information display. See Owner’s appropriate.
Maintenance Checks (see page
186 ). Combine several short trips into
MAX one.
For example, an underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ The air conditioning puts an extra
which uses more fuel. load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel. Usethefresh-air
MIN The build-up of snow or mud on ventilation when possible.
your vehicle’s underside adds
Look at the coolant level in the weight and rolling resistance.
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
between the MAX and MIN lines. If mileage and reduces the chance of
it is below the MIN line, see Adding corrosion.
Engine Coolant on page 194 .
Drive moderately. Rapid
Refer to Owner’s Maintenance acceleration, abrupt cornering,
Checks on page 186 for information and hard braking use more fuel.
about checking other items on your
vehicle. Always drive in the highest gear
possible.

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