Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) And Transport Canada (Tc) Fuel Economy Estimates; Improving Fuel Economy - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

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
Extended engine idling
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.
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