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Re: Any tips for better mileage
Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Sat, 15 May 2004 08:45:35
In Reply to: Any tips for better mileage, glassbaby, Fri, 14 May 2004 19:28:56
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Drive so you don't need brakes much.
If it's a standard shift, shift up early. If it's an automatic, try to keep it in "lockup" mode as much as possible. Use a light touch on the accelerator, as much as any of us can stand driving like that ;-)
Put in a block heater. Fuel use is very high during warm up. A quarter's worth of electricity will have a great ROI. Could be time for new coolant and thermostat anyways!
DON'T go putting in too-light oil to try and save a buck on fuel. Mobil 1 0W40 is an ILSAC GF (fuel saving) oil which meets ACEA A3/B3 specifications. German Castrol 0W30 is also ACEA A3/B3, but most XW30 oil is not.
DO keep up on maintenance, especially the air filter and spark plugs.
If the exhaust needs replacement, install a less restrictive "sport" exhaust.
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