2005 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 238
2005 Lexus GS 300 Manual
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DRIVING TIPS TRAILER TOWING HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER Improving fuel economy is easy - just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs: 32G001 D Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Check the inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. D Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. It is not designed for trailer towing. D Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the engine is running smoothly, begin driving - but gently. Remember, however, that on cold winter days this may take a little longer. D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. D Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start again later. D Avoid engine over-revving. Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are traveling. D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel. 212