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5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change Habits economy. • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. 2006 Lincoln LS (dew) Maintenance and Specifications 296 |