How to Drive a Mini Cooper for the Best Mileage
Along with its eye-catching style, the new Mini Cooper is one of the most fuel efficient cars available today and gets around 28 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the freeway for a combined average of 32 mpg. This is thanks to its small size and efficient 1.6-liter four-cylinder motor that is both frugal and sporty. Like any vehicle though, it is possible to maximize even the Mini's already impressively low fuel consumption.
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Drive smoothly. Though it may be fun to accelerate quickly and drive fast, particularly in a sporty car like the Mjnj, aggressive driving has a large impact on your fuel economy. Instead, relax and shift in the lower range of the powerband instead of revving the engine out.
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Don't speed. Again, this may be a challenge in a fun to drive car like the Mini, but by staying within the posted speed limits, you can increase your fuel mileage. This is particularly true on the freeway, where speeds above 65-mph or so will reduce your fuel mileage.
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Avoid carrying around excess items in the trunk. It's easy in this fast-paced world to let your Mini's trunk fill up with excess stuff, but that added weight also puts a dent in your potential fuel mileage.
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Avoid letting the engine idle for excessive amounts of time. If you are anticipating sitting at a stop in traffic for awhile, turn the motor off. This will not only lessen fuel consumption but will decrease mechanical wear.
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Check your tire pressures. Another aspect that affects your Mini's mpg is the amount of air in the tires. If tire pressure is too low, the car has to work harder to turn the tires, decreasing fuel mileage. Check your tire's air pressure at least once a month. The recommended tire pressure for a ini is 38-psi.
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Keep up with regular scheduled maintenance and tune-ups. Make sure your car is always running its best by ensuring that it has items like spark plugs, oil and fuel filters changed regularly.
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