Fuel Economy; Vehicle Condition; Driving Habits - Acura 1995 NSX Online Reference Owner's Manual

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The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.

Vehicle Condition

Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condi-
tion.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the Periodic Checks (see
page 142 ). For example an underin-
flated tire causes more "rolling
resistance," which uses fuel. It also
wears out faster, so check the tire
pressure at least monthly. In winter,
the build-up of snow on your car's
underside adds weight and rolling
resistance. Frequent cleaning helps
your fuel mileage and reduces the
chance of corrosion.
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Driving Habits

You can improve fuel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid accelera-
tion, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more fuel. Always drive
in the highest gear that allows the
engine to run and accelerate
smoothly. Depending on traffic
conditions, try to maintain a constant
speed. Every time you slow down and
speed up, your car uses extra fuel.
Use the cruise control, when appro-
priate, to increase fuel economy.
A cold engine uses more fuel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
"warm up"a cold engine by letting it
idle for a long time. You can drive
away within thirty seconds, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine will
warm up faster, and you get better
fuel economy. To cut down on the
number of "cold starts," try to com-
bine several short trips into one.

Fuel Economy

The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Turn off the A / C or
set the climate control to a higher
temperature to cut down on air
conditioning use. Use the flow-
through ventilation when the outside
air temperature is moderate.
Before Driving