Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) And Transport Canada (Tc) Fuel Economy Estimates; Self-Service Pointers - Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual

English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
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.
The following decrease fuel economy:
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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.

Self-Service Pointers

If you choose to do your own fueling, you should
also perform a few simple maintenance routines.
This extra effort will save you additional money and
contribute to the driving efficiency of your vehicle.
The following procedures require only a tire gauge,
a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid.
Check the engine oil at every refueling stop
Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and
headlights
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