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

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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.

an underinflated tire

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

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.

Always drive in the highest gear
possible.

Refer to

on page

for information

about checking other items on your
vehicle.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See

on page

.

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

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

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