Acura 2006 MDX Owner's Manual page 193

Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
Engine Coolant Check
RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
Engine Coolant on page
information on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to Owner's Maintenance
Checks on page 230 for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Improving Fuel Economy
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
Maintenance Checks
).
230
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.
Adding
240 for Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Owner's
(see page
an underinflated tire
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Every time you slow down and
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control 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.