TB 020 - Fuel conservation/Driving Procedures Flashcards
Controlled tests have demonstrated that fuel conservation of at least ___ percent is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning.
10 PERCENT
____percent improvement in fuel economy could be achieved through a combination of training, speed control, and rewards for utilizing proper driving habits.
17.4 percent
Who makes or breaks a fuel conservation program
The driver
Abide by the maximum speed limit of ___ miles per hour. Most automobiles get about __ percent better mileages on the highway at ___ miles per hour (mph) than at 65 mph.
55mph
18%
500mph
In tests conducted at a Nevada test site, it was found that by increasing speed from 40 to 70 mph, fuel economy dropped by
25%
Avoid prolonged _____. If the delay is more than ____ minute, turn off the engine. The recommended time for warming up an engine is ___ seconds to ___ minute.
Idling
One minute
30 seconds to 1 minute
Use a light foot when accelerating from a stop or out of turns. Test have proven that “_____ _____” starts and fast “get aways” can burn over ___ percent more gasoline than normal acceleration.
Jack rabbit starts
50%
What is the greatest wastes in city driving
Needless breaking and reaccelerating
Maintain a steady speed on the highway, varying speed only 5-mph can reduce economy by as much as
10%
__________is a sure and easy way to improve fuel mileage.
Proper maintenance
Keep all tires-inflated to the recommended tire pressure. For every ___ pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about ___ percent in fuel economy. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are _____.
2 pounds
10%
Cold
An out-of-tune engine can drop mileage by a minimum of __ percent, and will greatly increase the amount of ______ the vehicle produces.
10%
Pollution
What is an excellent way of monitoring vehicle condition
Keep track of fuel consumption
Trip planning
Planning ahead can eliminate needless driving. Consider the following where possible.
- Consolidate ____ _____. Avoid as many _____ starts as possible - warm oil makes for much better gas mileage.
Short trips
Cold starts
TRIP PLANNING
Planning ahead can eliminate needless driving. Consider the following where possible.
Use the ________ whenever possible instead of making a trip. A check should be made with
Telephone
Neighboring stations
