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posted :: Monday, May 15, 2006 @ 07:37 PT in Library
- Don't idle for long periods of time; turn off the car if you'll be stopped
for 30 seconds or more -- you'll save gas
- If you run down your battery, charge it back up
- Don't turn on the air conditioner when your engine is up to 3000 RPMs when
you haven't used it in six months
- In an automatic transmission, let up on the accelerator when the
transmission shifts
- In an automatic, put the car in neutral (not drive) at a stop light
- In a manual, put the car in neutral (don't hold down the clutch) at a stop
light
- Change your oil every 3500 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first
- Drive your car regularly
- Don't drive your car for short trips
- Keep your tires aired properly to keep gas mileage up
- Don't drive with unnecessary weight in the car
- Take snow tires off as soon as possible
- Keep the gas tank filled
- Keep the windshield clean - inside and out
- Don't slam the car doors!
- In an automatic, keep the weight of the car off the transmission. When
parking on a hill, put the car in neutral, set the parking brake, release
the foot brakes, then put the car in park.
- Keep your car washed and waxed, especially after driving on salted roads
- To quickly defrost the front windshield, use the defrost with the air
conditioner on, the recirculation on, and the rear windows slightly down
- Always use turn signals
- Always turn into the lane nearest you
- Learn how your car performs in turning and braking maneuvers
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