Fuel Efficiency
Many things may affect your fuel efficiency.
- Quick accerleration and frequent breaking
- Excessive ideling
- Driving at higher speads
- Cold weather
- Frequent short trips
- Cargo or cargo racks,
- Towing a trailer or carrying excessive weight
- Running electrical accessories (e.g., air conditioner
- Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain
- Using 4-wheel drive
All the above reduce your fuel efficiency.
Federal law requires automobile manufacturers to determine the fuel economy of new vehicles offered for sale in the U.S. This information is provided on a fuel economy label affixed to each vehicle’s window to help consumers make informed decisions regarding fuel economy when purchasing a new vehicle. While these labels may vary somewhat in appearance, they must all provide the same information.
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