Improving Fuel Economy - Honda legend Owner's Manual

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Improving Fuel Economy

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
Owner's
Maintenance Checks
444 ).
For example, an underinflated tyre
causes more ''rolling resistance,''
which uses more fuel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle's underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
economy and reduces the chance
of corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
(see page Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Every time you slow down and
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use the cruise control (on
some types) when appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Fuel Economy
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Before Driving