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Originally Posted by R.I.D.E.
Coasting is the key, especially in local driving environments, followed by light timing. Air up the tires as high as you can stand it. Start the engine and immediately go if possible.
If you live in colder climates, consider something to keep the frost off the windshield. Make sure the thermostat is opening properly. Block heater if practical to get operating temps higher overall, especially for those short trips. Your location is alos a big factor, especially if you live in places like LA or MYC or other insanely high traffic density situations.
In heavier traffic try to find the "happy" average speed of traffic. That kind of mileage probably means you are braking a lot which just turns gasoline into heat. The only thing worse than that is when the engine is running and you are not moving. 13% of all the fuel consumed in the USA is wasted idling.
AS described I would be ticked off if I could not get 30mpg.
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Thanks for the tips. I'm thinking I can definitely improve by reducing the time my car is running before departure and by reducing time idling. I'll can also work on braking less, and coasting more.
Does it matter that I always have to drive up a big hill for appx one mile right out of the gate when I leave my house? I was thinking that might affect mpg.
Anyone have any other thoughts on important maintenance items that go to fuel efficiency?
RedLois 
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