Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
See also:
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section ...
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud,
ice, sand, or gravel.
When traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most
traction to move the vehi ...
Trailer Towing
(Except CTS-V and
Coupe)
Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
- The weight of the trailer.
- The weight of the trailer tongue.
- The total weight on the vehicl ...