How to Save Gas Driving a Manual Transmission
Not only is it better for your car, but it also will save gas and you money! Here's how to save gas when you're driving your car with manual transmission.
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Don't overly accelerate when shifting to a higher gear. Many times when you shift to a higher gear you don't need to add more gas. By watching your acceleration you'll save gas when shifting to higher gears.
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When at a stop light, don't rev the engine and use up unnecessary amounts of gas - only use what is needed to maintain the idle RPM's.
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If you're driving at a speed which could be two different gears - shift up. You'll be at the same speed, but a lower RPMs which will use less and ultimately save gas.
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Try to control your speed with just your gas pedal so you brake less and therefore need less gas to accelerate. Stay a further distance away, use your gas pedal for speed adjustments (on/off) instead of aggressively braking.
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