10 - Poor Fuel Economy

Poor Fuel Economy

NOTE: Since driving styles can have a significant influence on fuel economy, verify the concern before starting an in-depth diagnosis. Also, the following external factors could contribute to "poor fuel economy" conditions:
- Stop/go driving
- Improper tire pressure/size
- Vehicle loads (such as trailer towing)
- Extended winter warm-up conditions
- High speed driving
- Improper axle ratio
- Road/weather conditions
- Aftermarket add-ons
- Short run operations
- Customer expectations