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Old 06-19-2009, 09:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
abcdpeterson
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Vibe - '07 Pontiac Vibe
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0 Learn as much as you can about your can and FE driving.
1 Drive as if your brakes don't work
2 avoid the need for stopping - adjust your speed to avoid red lights
3 don't speed
4 tires to tire listed max
5 hang time - once at speed back off as much as you can and still keep your speed
6 keep RPM's low (not so low that the engine lugs down)
7 plan your trips
8 avoid idling more than a few seconds
9 don't idle the car to warm it up, drive it to warm it up.
10 FE instrumentation

Note: 1-9 can be done with out instrumentation but you will have quicker and greater success with instrumentation. I listed instrumentation last even though it should be higher on the list as it is not Free.
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