Ford Tips for 'Envirodriving' (www.fordenvirodrive.com)
11 January 2000
Ford Tips for 'Envirodriving' (www.fordenvirodrive.com)DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Ford presents tips for Envirodriving at http://www.fordenvirodrive.com : * Try one-stop shopping or combining several errands into one trip. * Get tune-ups regularly -- the car will run more smoothly and efficiently. * Keep your tires inflated to the manufacturer's recommended maximum pressure. Under inflated tires increase rolling resistance and reduce fuel economy. * Use a high quality fuel with an octane rating appropriate for your vehicle and use the lowest octane possible. Check the owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendation. * Drive at posted speed limits. Just the ten-mile per hour difference between 65 mph and 55 mph improves fuel economy by over 13 percent -- and it may just save a life. * Don't drive with your windows wide open. That increases aerodynamic drag on the highway and lowers fuel economy. * Minimize the use of the air conditioning system. Rather than run it continuously, use the vent setting as much as possible. And when you get to your destination, park in the shade to reduce the need for using the air conditioner. * Keep your wheels aligned. Driving a vehicle with the front wheels out of alignment uses more fuel.