Improving fuel economy

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==Driving technique==
 
==Driving technique==
 
*When stopped at a red light, shift to neutral until it turns green.
 
*When stopped at a red light, shift to neutral until it turns green.
*Put a block of wood under your accelerator. No kidding. It really works, because of driving habits. Be mindfull of how you apply your fuel, think of it in terms of energy, like the cyclist who is trying to keep his legs from aching by pedaling too hard. Coast down hills and get a bit of a run before upcoming hills. And whatever you do, DONT keep working the accelerator on and off. Find a happy speed and hold it. Acceleration is the biggest energy burner.
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*Put a block of wood under your accelerator. No kidding. It really works, because of driving habits. Be mindful of how you apply your fuel, think of it in terms of energy, like the cyclist who is trying to keep his legs from aching by pedaling too hard. Coast down hills and get a bit of a run before upcoming hills. And whatever you do, DON'T keep working the accelerator on and off. Find a happy speed and hold it. Acceleration is the biggest energy burner.
  
 
==Miscellaneous==
 
==Miscellaneous==

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