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Ever wonder if there are ways to cut down on fuel consumption? There are. Try these tips, courtesy of Natural Resources Canada.
1 - TRACK YOUR FUEL CONSUMPTION:
By tracking your fuel consumption, you can monitor how many kilometres you get out of a tank of fuel. Using fuel-efficient driving practises can increase the distance you travel for every tank.
2 - REDUCE YOUR SPEED:
Decreasing your speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h uses 20 percent less fuel. Follow the speed limit and use cruise control on flat highway terrain to prevent inadvertent speeding and, in many cases, help save fuel by keeping your speed constant.
3 - DON’T DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY:
When combined, speeding, quick acceleration and hard stops – all considered aggressive driving – can increase fuel consumption by 25 percent. Driving smoothly is safer and more fuel-efficient.
4 - USE AIR CONDITIONING SPARINGLY:
Due to the extra load on the engine, air conditioning can increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. Where possible, use your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation on the highway, or open a window when city driving.
5 - LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD:
The added weight of heavy items in your trunk and the decreased efficiency of your vehicle’s aerodynamics caused by roof or bicycle racks contribute to increased fuel consumption. Lighten your load by carrying only what you need.
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We’re constantly improving fuel efficiency in our cars and trucks – take a look at some of the fuel-saving technologies we’ve featured here on the Chevrolet Owner Centre and try our Gas Buddy mobile app for finding cheap gas on the go.
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