Maximizing Your Ford’s MPG

MAXIMIZING Your Ford's MPG The EPA's MPG WHAT AFFECTS MPG ESTIMATES? estimates are often off the mark Here's why: VEHICLES TESTED WITHOUT CARGO/CARGO RACKS VEHICLES TESTED TO 300 LBS. OF PASSENGERS/CARGO Increased drag and weight reduce MPG rating Drivers routinely carry more weight VEHICLES TESTED WITHOUT ALL FEATURES IN USE VEHICLES TESTED IN OPTIMUM CONDITIONS 3 A/C AC use, for example, can increase fuel consumption Poor maintenance and driving habits not accounted for WHICH DRIVING HABITS SHOULD YOU AVOID? HARD BRAKING/FAST ACCELERATION 5% 33% reduction reduction in city driving efficiency in highway driving efficiency HOT TEMPERATURES Fuel evaporates in heat SPEEDING Increasing from 55 mph to 75 mph reduces efficiency by 20% Park in shade whenever possible 50 55 60 65 70 75 Efficiency drops after 60 mph Low TIRE INFLATION Under-inflation reduces efficiency by 6% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM USE Max AC setting can reduce MPG by 25% A/C 800,000 barrels of oils could be saved daily with proper inflation EXCESS WEIGHT POOR MAINTENANCE 50% efficiency loss due to dirty air filters/oil Every 100 Ibs. reduces efficiency by 2% 00 200 300 400 10% increase in fuel consumption due to clogged filters PROVIDED BY: A.C.COLLINS E Ford SOCIALE www.NEWFORDDEALERSHIPHOUSTON.COM Satisfied Customers Sinee 197o Sources: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/factors.shtml www.caranddriver.com/features/the-truth-about-epa-city-highway-mpg-estimates-com paring-epa-figures-page-3 www.consumerenergycenter.org/transportation/consumer_tips/speeding_and_mpg.html www.fueleconomygov/feg/drivehabits.shtml eartheasy.com/move_fuel efficient_driving.html