Mileage
Having just bought a new car, fuel economy is somewhat on my mind, as I compare that of my old Volvo 242GT with my new Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2006 manual, senze go-fast stripes. I quickly realised the majority of fuel savings would come not from a change in vehicle, but a change in driving habits. The following should exemplify this point:
The morning after I arrive, Hobbit and I squeeze into the front seat of the Ranger to join Wayne on a milk run. He starts the truck—well, gets it rolling—by releasing the emergency brake and putting the gearshift in neutral before jumping out and pushing the 3,330-pound vehicle down his sloping driveway with the engine off.
