Tips For Improving Fuel Economy - Mitsubishi FUSO FE 2006 Owner's Manual

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Starting and driving

Tips for improving fuel economy

Observe the following precautions to achieve maxi-
mum fuel economy and to extend tire life.
•
Continue warming up the engine only to the
point at which the water temperature gauge
needle begins to move.
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Avoid racing the engine as doing so not only
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wastes fuel but also harms the engine.
•
Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, and
sudden braking.
•
When accelerating, do not wind the engine out
before changing gears; instead, change gears
before engine speed reaches a high RPM.
•
Fuel consumption can be minimized by keeping
the tachometer needle in the 1,500 to 2,000 rpm
range.
•
With an automatic vehicle, fuel consumption can
be further minimized by setting the overdrive
switch to ON.
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Try to drive at moderate and constant speeds.
Unnecessary acceleration and deceleration
causes fuel waste.
•
In a manual transmission vehicle, do not keep
the exhaust brake switch in the activation posi-
tion at all times. Frequent use of the exhaust
brake reduces fuel economy. Move the exhaust
brake switch between the activation and non-
activation positions as necessary for road and
traffic conditions.
•
Always keep the air pressure in tires correctly
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adjusted.
•
Try to load cargo in a way that minimizes wind
resistance.
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Be sure to perform the pre-operational checks
and periodic inspections.
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