10 Top Tips For Improving Fuel Economy

[Matthew_McNally]

1) Plan ahead to combine short trips in order to minimize cold starts.

2) Accelerate slowly.

3) Avoid heavy braking. Monitor traffic to minimize braking and coast whenever possible.

4) Avoid speeds in excess of 60 mph; fuel economy suffers at speeds higher than 60 mph and drops significantly above 70 mph.

5) In slow-and-go traffic, accelerate to the desired speed then lift off the accelerator pedal allowing the vehicle to run more on electric power.

6) Check tire pressure and maintain it at the recommended pressure.

7) Avoid carrying unnecessary loads; extra weight reduces fuel economy.

8) Use the air conditioner and defroster only as needed.

9) Use premium fuel to improve fuel economy and performance.

10) Use the "D" gear position rather than the "B" position. During normal driving conditions, always drive in "D" for best fuel economy. Only use "B" gear position if needed to help maintain vehicle speed when going down * This performance capacity figure is for comparison only, and was obtained wn steep grades.

Lexus RX400h Driving Performance Guide

[waddy]

These one's are universal aren't they ?? :)

1) Plan ahead to combine short trips in order to minimize cold starts.

2) Accelerate slowly.

3) Avoid heavy braking. Monitor traffic to minimize braking and coast whenever possible.

4) Avoid speeds in excess of 60 mph; fuel economy suffers at speeds higher than 60 mph and drops significantly above 70 mph.

6) Check tire pressure and maintain it at the recommended pressure.

7) Avoid carrying unnecessary loads; extra weight reduces fuel economy.

8) Use the air conditioner and defroster only as needed.

9) Use premium fuel to improve fuel economy and performance.