Best cruising speed for fuel efficiency

I would like to know the optimum speed to use for the least fuel consumption in a Toyota Corolla (2000).

Equally, are there things I need to do generally to lower fuel consumption while driving.

Asked on 17 January 2012 by onyii

Answered by Honest John

Probably about 55mph, unless there is a truck behind you, in which case 65.

Tags: fuel economy owning

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