The Mercedes Benz 500SEC is a popular choice among car aficionados. And since you own one, you are one of them. Your Mercedes Benz 500SEC is equipped with a pretty powerful engine, a 5.0 liter engine to be exact. All that power equates to burning a considerable amount of fuel and probably burning a hole on your pocket. If you are looking for ways to improve your Mercedes Benz 500SEC's fuel economy, then you've come to the right place. Here are some tips:

Just think about this: the heavier your car weighs, the more fuel needs to be burned by your engine to make your vehicle move. Don't use your trunk as storage for sports equipment and other stuff that you tow around. Keep your car as light as possible and bring only what you need with you.

Also, if you don't need ski rack or bike rack, remove it from your car. Carrying kits add drag in your car, causing it to work harder to cut through the air because of too much wind resistance.

If you plan your route ahead of time, you can avoid busy streets with heavy traffic. If you are not familiar with the place where you are driving, check the map ahead of time so you'll know which way to go and avoid circling around.

Leave your air conditioning unit turned off, unless it's really cold or hot outside. Using the air conditioning system burns more fuel, especially if you are driving at a low speed.

Your car burns more fuel when you do short trips. To optimize your fuel consumption, avoid short trips. Do your errands in one trip. This way, you don't have to start your car from a cold engine from time to time.

Sticking to the speed limit in your area will not only prevent you from getting into trouble with the law, but you will also save up on fuel consumption. The faster you drive, the more fuel needs to be burned by the engine in order for it to continuously supply the power that your car needs. Leave your house ahead of time so you don't have to speed up if you are running late. It is also safer for you and your passengers.

Keeping your car well-maintained and tuned up regularly can help you save on gas money. Not only that, it can help you save on costly repairs that are caused by simply neglecting your car and forgetting your regular maintenance schedule.

Underinflated tires make it more difficult to make your car move as it is heavier compared when your tires are properly inflated. It also causes premature wear on your tires. Keeping your tires properly inflated can do wonders for your fuel economy.

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