Pickup Fuel-saving tips 5 & 6

Bruce Smith
Dec 1, 2013
The next-fen Nissan Titan will feature a Cummins 5.0L diesel V-8The next-fen Nissan Titan will feature a Cummins 5.0L diesel V-8

Don’t

…add taller/wider tires. Bigger tires add weight and increase aero drag.

Do

…drive with a light right foot. Hard acceleration kills fuel economy.

 

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