Fuel Selection; Stop-And-Start Driving; Excessive Idling; Sudden Stop - Chevrolet Camaro 1978 Owner's Manual

stopping ability,. headlight . . aim, bumper height, vehicle grO\Jnd
qlearance,1indtire or snow chain clearance to. the body and
cha.SSiS .. Replacement with "used" • wheels . is not· advised: they may
have been subjected to harsh treatment or very high mileage and
could fail Without warning.
Replacement wheels. can be obtained from your dealer.
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Warranty
Tires are warranted by
th~
tire manufacturers. Warranty information
is included in the manufact\Jrer's warranty folder .furnished with your
vehicle.
IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
GASOLINE. MILEAGE AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT
HOw you drive, where you drive, and when you drive all affect how'
many
miles/kiIOlTletre~you.can
get from a gallon/litre of gasoline.
The careful attention you give your car as far as maintenance and
repairs are concerned will also help fuel economy.
Fuel Selection
lJse
only unleaded
gasoline meeting Federal government
regulations. The Federal government specifies the minimum octane
number of unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline must be used for
proper emission control system operation. It will also minimize spark
plug fouling. The use of leaded gasoline can damage. the emission
control system, and could .result in loss of warranty coverage.
"Jackrabbit" Starts
Gasoline. canbe·saved (and engine and tire life prolonged) by
avoiding fast starts.away from lights
and
stop signs. .
Stop-And-Start . Driving
Frequent stops and starts.during a trip really cut down on your miles
per gallon (kilometres
per
litre). Plan even your short shopping trips
to take. advantage of through. streets to avoid traffic lights. Pace
your driving like the expert drivers to avoid unplanned stops.
Excessive Idling
An idling. engine uses gasoline, too .• H you're faced with more than a
few minutes wait, and you're notintraffic, it may be better to "turn
off"
and
§tart again latet.
Sudden Stops
Sudden stops can also·· waste· gasoline;.· . instead Of. moving the
vehicle, the energy of. gasoline is wasted as heat in braking. Energy
in the form
ofgasoli~
is also needed toacceierate back
to
driving
Speed.
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