This is self explainatory. Thought I would share.
How You can get the most mileage out of each tank of gas by following these guidelines (Yahoo News)
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common sense
TomT
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Unfortunately that's hard to do in stop and go traffic here in Houston.
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Tom, just shut it off and re start so you can save 1 gallon of gas, and burn a $100.00 dollar battery and $150.00 starter...:lol::lol::lol:
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Austin Tatious
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I try to drive downhill as much as possible... 
Mike Wilson
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I also read a similar article today, and I think what they meant by idling, is something
to the effect of sitting in the parking lot and letting the vehicle run (especially
with the air on), while someone runs in to grab a pack of diapers or whatever,
for five or ten minutes. In this case, you would be better off to turn the vehicle
off and restart it. Or like in the old days, to let the vehicle warm up, as that is
not necessary with todays fuel-injected cars and trucks.
to the effect of sitting in the parking lot and letting the vehicle run (especially
with the air on), while someone runs in to grab a pack of diapers or whatever,
for five or ten minutes. In this case, you would be better off to turn the vehicle
off and restart it. Or like in the old days, to let the vehicle warm up, as that is
not necessary with todays fuel-injected cars and trucks.
Jim Johnson
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"Keep your tires inflated and switch to radial, if you haven't already."
Was this written during the Carter administration? Can you even buy a car -- or light truck -- with bias-ply tires anymore??? :lol:
"...the most fuel-efficient speed for your car is roughly 55 mph..."
Probably true for most vehicles, but the best mileage I ever got from my old '90 Probe GT was 35.3 MPG during a trip in which I maintained 80+ MPH for over an hour.
Was this written during the Carter administration? Can you even buy a car -- or light truck -- with bias-ply tires anymore??? :lol:
"...the most fuel-efficient speed for your car is roughly 55 mph..."
Probably true for most vehicles, but the best mileage I ever got from my old '90 Probe GT was 35.3 MPG during a trip in which I maintained 80+ MPH for over an hour.
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Ken H
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Has anyone noticed if the tonneau cover makes a difference? Ford says keep it on for best MPG, but a quick check in the MPG logs seems to indicate better milage without it.
John Salov
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i know they say dont tailgate cause its just an a-hole thing to do, but wouldnt u think that would save gas like in nascar? i think its called drafting
