TB 20 Fuel Conservation Flashcards
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
fuel conservation of at least ___ percent is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning.
10
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
Abide by the maximum speed limit of ___ miles per hour.
55
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
The average vehicle on the road today gets its best fuel economy at approximately ___ mph.
45
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
For every two pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about ___ percent in fuel economy.
one
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
An out-of-tune engine can drop mileage by a minimum of ___ percent,
10
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
Proper driving technique is the most important factor in fuel conservation.
Remember . . . The most important fuel saver of all is driver attitude
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TB 20 Fuel Conservation
Avoid prolonged idling. If the delay is more than one minute, turn off the engine. The recommended time for warming up an engine is 30 seconds to one minute.
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TB 20 Fuel Conservation
Use a light foot when accelerating from a stop or out of turns. Test have proven that “Jack Rabbit” starts and fast “get aways” can burn over ___ percent more gasoline than normal acceleration.
50
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
Maintain a steady speed on the highway, varying speed only 5-mph can reduce economy by as much as ___ percent.
10
TB 20 Fuel Conservation
For every ___ pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about one percent in fuel economy.
two