Fuel Economy - Honda 2007 Odyssey Owner's Manual

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Improving Fuel Economy
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages. See
Owner's
Maintenance Checks
an underinflated tire
For example,
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
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
(page
355
).
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 cruise control when
appropriate.

Fuel Economy

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.
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