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You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly
assess oil consumption.
This also applies to fuel consumption and en-
gine output.
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Note
- Have your vehicle maintained properly
and in accordance with the service rec-
ommendations in your Warranty & Main-
tenance booklet. Lack of proper mainte-
nance as well as improper use of the ve-
hicle will impair the function of the
emission control system and could lead
to damage .
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such
as heat shields, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect
your vehicle's Emission Control System
and other important vehicle compo-
nents.
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively
high on short trips .
.,. Try to avoid driving short distances with a
cold engine .
The engine and catalytic converter have to
reach their optimal operating temperature to
reduce fuel consumption and noxious emis-
sions effectively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size
car only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles
per gallon (30-40 l/100 km) . After about a
half a mile, fuel economy climbs to 12 mpg
(20 l/100 km). After about 2.5 miles (4 km),
the engine is at its proper operating tempera-
ture and fuel economy has reached a normal
level. So you can see that you should avoid
short trips whenever possible.
Driving
and environment
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The outside temperature is also critical in this
regard. Your car consumes more fuel in the
winter than in the summer.
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