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Show Observe the speed limit. You waste 10 to 15 percent of your fuel for every 10 miles an hour you go over 50. ACCELERATE modestly. Drive at a steady pace. Coast to Stops. Slamming your brakes wastes gas and is hard on tires. IF YOUR car has a manual transmission, shift to top gear as soon as practical and safe. Don't let your engine idle for more than a minute. It's more efficient to turn it off and start up again. USE GASOLINE octane and oil grade recommended by the car manufacturer. Check tire pressure regularly. You use about 1 percent per-cent more fuel for every 2 to 3 pounds of tire pressure under the recommended amount. KEEP YOUR car properly maintained. Cars needing maintenance use 3 to 4 percent more fuel than when properly prop-erly maintained to manufacturer's specifications, ds |