Ford 1996 Aspire Manual page 185

Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
The following decrease fuel economy:
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
Excessive speed
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
Driving with your foot on the brake
Sudden stops
Using speed control in hilly terrain
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
Underinflated tires
Heavy loads
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more) fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in
the fuel system and may also clog
small orifices.
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