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Re: RAV4--improving gas mileage?
On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:15:03 GMT, WCJ <nospam@bogus.fake.com> wrote:
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>I have a 2001 RAV4 (I'm the original owner) that currently has 25,000
>miles on it. It's a 5-speed stick, 4x4, L-series. I have all the
>normal maintenance stuff done on time, the gas I use is the octane
>recommended in the owner's manual, and--if I may say so myself--I'm an
>excellent driver. I'm happy with the mileage it's getting, but I'd like
>to improve it anyway. I'd appreciate tips on things I can do, or have
>done, to make it even more fuel-efficient. Kindly keep in mind that I
>am not mechanically-inclined and therefore don't know what might be
>added/changed to accomplish this.[/color]
Keep your vehicle well-tuned up. Tires inflated, filters changed,
inspections, etc. You lose a little with a 4x4 and automatic
transmission, but you can gain better gas mileage with improved
driving habits. For example if you take a lot of short trips, doing
them close together helps (a warmed up engine performs better).
Driving without the A/C on helps too.
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