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Service station procedures, fuel economy – Acura 2005 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see

on page

for

information on adding the proper
coolant.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See

(see page

).

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Every time you slow down and
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use the cruise control when
appropriate.

Combine several short trips into
one.

The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
ventilation when possible.

The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gear
possible.

an underinflated tire

causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.

Refer to

on page

for information

about checking other items on your
vehicle.

240

230

230

For example,

Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy

Engine Coolant Check

Adding

Engine Coolant

Improving Fuel Economy

Owner’s

Maintenance Checks

Owner’s Maintenance

Checks

190

RESERVE TANK

MAX

MIN

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