Hyper-Mileing
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harry j,
Living in Jupiter helps your gas mileage since traffic isn't that bad in your area.
I try and 'skip' gears when my engine fully warms up.
Hondas can easily do:
1st - 2nd - 4th or
1st - 3rd - 5th gear upshifts
Living in Jupiter helps your gas mileage since traffic isn't that bad in your area.
I try and 'skip' gears when my engine fully warms up.
Hondas can easily do:
1st - 2nd - 4th or
1st - 3rd - 5th gear upshifts
Originally Posted By: lewk
I'm considering going to get my tires filled with nitrogen. the benefit is no tire pressure gain or loss across temperature swings.
No. The person who told you that was wrong.
I'm considering going to get my tires filled with nitrogen. the benefit is no tire pressure gain or loss across temperature swings.
No. The person who told you that was wrong.
I've noticed in automatics, it's better to get up to speed at a normal rate and then pay close attention to traffic and lights to avoid hitting the brakes. This is less annoying to people behind you and it seems to save gas. My normal rate is probably slower than a lot of people. Torque convertors get more efficient as you feed it throttle and as the input shaft speed rises. A more extreme example is my GN with a 3,800 stall that will sit at 2,500rpm and not accelerate but just a little more gas and it takes off.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
harry j,
Living in Jupiter helps your gas mileage since traffic isn't that bad in your area.
I try and 'skip' gears when my engine fully warms up.
Hondas can easily do:
1st - 2nd - 4th or
1st - 3rd - 5th gear upshifts
That's true LT4 Vette, until you get past PGA going south. I work in Lake Worth, they are forever working on I-95. I happen to work at night when they close various lanes down. Drivers wait until the last moment to cut over, causing unecessary delays.
I have an automatic transmission. Even so, I still average 38 MPG+ overall. There are not so many tricks you can do with an auto. All the cars I have owned previously have had standard transmissions. I was able to do as you describe then.
harry j,
Living in Jupiter helps your gas mileage since traffic isn't that bad in your area.
I try and 'skip' gears when my engine fully warms up.
Hondas can easily do:
1st - 2nd - 4th or
1st - 3rd - 5th gear upshifts
That's true LT4 Vette, until you get past PGA going south. I work in Lake Worth, they are forever working on I-95. I happen to work at night when they close various lanes down. Drivers wait until the last moment to cut over, causing unecessary delays.
I have an automatic transmission. Even so, I still average 38 MPG+ overall. There are not so many tricks you can do with an auto. All the cars I have owned previously have had standard transmissions. I was able to do as you describe then.
Originally Posted By: BuickGN
I've noticed in automatics, it's better to get up to speed at a normal rate and then pay close attention to traffic and lights to avoid hitting the brakes. This is less annoying to people behind you and it seems to save gas. My normal rate is probably slower than a lot of people. Torque convertors get more efficient as you feed it throttle and as the input shaft speed rises. A more extreme example is my GN with a 3,800 stall that will sit at 2,500rpm and not accelerate but just a little more gas and it takes off.
The other key piece there is of course letting the transmission get into the highest ratio as soon as possible, but without wasting gas to get there.
As an overall comment, I'd add that "hypermiling" is really nothing magic (and it's not just one technique either). When I'm alone on the road, I practice more extreme forms (true pulse-and-glide, etc.). When there are others about (and I don't want to enrage them...), I moderate it some, but still blend the techniques into my driving.
Here's an illustration of the benefits: when I drive my wife's Avalon around town, I apply the techniques I use in the Prius, and I can easily get the average mileage (on the display) up over 20 mpg (she usually drives it down to 17-18
). This car's EPA city is only 18 mpg. On one occasion, I managed to get it up to 21. Not bad city performance for a hulking sedan with a 3.5L DOHC V-6.
I've noticed in automatics, it's better to get up to speed at a normal rate and then pay close attention to traffic and lights to avoid hitting the brakes. This is less annoying to people behind you and it seems to save gas. My normal rate is probably slower than a lot of people. Torque convertors get more efficient as you feed it throttle and as the input shaft speed rises. A more extreme example is my GN with a 3,800 stall that will sit at 2,500rpm and not accelerate but just a little more gas and it takes off.
The other key piece there is of course letting the transmission get into the highest ratio as soon as possible, but without wasting gas to get there.
As an overall comment, I'd add that "hypermiling" is really nothing magic (and it's not just one technique either). When I'm alone on the road, I practice more extreme forms (true pulse-and-glide, etc.). When there are others about (and I don't want to enrage them...), I moderate it some, but still blend the techniques into my driving.
Here's an illustration of the benefits: when I drive my wife's Avalon around town, I apply the techniques I use in the Prius, and I can easily get the average mileage (on the display) up over 20 mpg (she usually drives it down to 17-18
Originally Posted By: ekpolk
Originally Posted By: BuickGN
I've noticed in automatics, it's better to get up to speed at a normal rate and then pay close attention to traffic and lights to avoid hitting the brakes. This is less annoying to people behind you and it seems to save gas. My normal rate is probably slower than a lot of people. Torque convertors get more efficient as you feed it throttle and as the input shaft speed rises. A more extreme example is my GN with a 3,800 stall that will sit at 2,500rpm and not accelerate but just a little more gas and it takes off.
The other key piece there is of course letting the transmission get into the highest ratio as soon as possible, but without wasting gas to get there.
As an overall comment, I'd add that "hypermiling" is really nothing magic (and it's not just one technique either). When I'm alone on the road, I practice more extreme forms (true pulse-and-glide, etc.). When there are others about (and I don't want to enrage them...), I moderate it some, but still blend the techniques into my driving.
Here's an illustration of the benefits: when I drive my wife's Avalon around town, I apply the techniques I use in the Prius, and I can easily get the average mileage (on the display) up over 20 mpg (she usually drives it down to 17-18
). This car's EPA city is only 18 mpg. On one occasion, I managed to get it up to 21. Not bad city performance for a hulking sedan with a 3.5L DOHC V-6.
I completely understand what you're saying. TL with me driving averages 26 in town. With the girlfriend driving for a week I just about had a heart attack when I saw the 15 figure. I brought the average down to 16 once when racing my friend's IS350 around a course. I'm still at a loss on how she gets it down to 15-17mpg regularly.
Originally Posted By: BuickGN
I've noticed in automatics, it's better to get up to speed at a normal rate and then pay close attention to traffic and lights to avoid hitting the brakes. This is less annoying to people behind you and it seems to save gas. My normal rate is probably slower than a lot of people. Torque convertors get more efficient as you feed it throttle and as the input shaft speed rises. A more extreme example is my GN with a 3,800 stall that will sit at 2,500rpm and not accelerate but just a little more gas and it takes off.
The other key piece there is of course letting the transmission get into the highest ratio as soon as possible, but without wasting gas to get there.
As an overall comment, I'd add that "hypermiling" is really nothing magic (and it's not just one technique either). When I'm alone on the road, I practice more extreme forms (true pulse-and-glide, etc.). When there are others about (and I don't want to enrage them...), I moderate it some, but still blend the techniques into my driving.
Here's an illustration of the benefits: when I drive my wife's Avalon around town, I apply the techniques I use in the Prius, and I can easily get the average mileage (on the display) up over 20 mpg (she usually drives it down to 17-18
I completely understand what you're saying. TL with me driving averages 26 in town. With the girlfriend driving for a week I just about had a heart attack when I saw the 15 figure. I brought the average down to 16 once when racing my friend's IS350 around a course. I'm still at a loss on how she gets it down to 15-17mpg regularly.
Originally Posted By: harry j
Originally Posted By: Steve S
It is wise to go with the traffic flow .Getting into an accident will eliminate any savings in gas.
Sure Steve, this is not something you can absolutely do at all times. Depending on traffic patterns, I sometimes have to temper my driving habits to more saftely drive to accomodate other motoring terrorists. Some of the best Grand Prix driving I have ever seen is on public roadways.
Out here it is NASCAR racers!!!
Originally Posted By: Steve S
It is wise to go with the traffic flow .Getting into an accident will eliminate any savings in gas.
Sure Steve, this is not something you can absolutely do at all times. Depending on traffic patterns, I sometimes have to temper my driving habits to more saftely drive to accomodate other motoring terrorists. Some of the best Grand Prix driving I have ever seen is on public roadways.
Out here it is NASCAR racers!!!
I've definitely changed my driving habits over the last year or so. Even more so recently. In addition to keeping tire pressure up, and having an empty car, I always only fill up to 1/2 tank. That's an average of 9.25 gallons less weight to carry around and plus I fill up more frequently which lets me time average on fuel prices more frequently.
Originally Posted By: BuickGN
TL with me driving averages 26 in town. With the girlfriend driving for a week I just about had a heart attack when I saw the 15 figure. I brought the average down to 16 once when racing my friend's IS350 around a course. I'm still at a loss on how she gets it down to 15-17mpg regularly.
Does she know how to release the parking brake?
TL with me driving averages 26 in town. With the girlfriend driving for a week I just about had a heart attack when I saw the 15 figure. I brought the average down to 16 once when racing my friend's IS350 around a course. I'm still at a loss on how she gets it down to 15-17mpg regularly.
Does she know how to release the parking brake?
So anyone driving behind big trucks to reduce air resistance?
Some trucks can pretty fast, so driving behind them I can still keep a decent pace but without much air resistance.
The only trouble is after winter there is still a lot of salt and sand on roads, so driving behind them you get sand blasted
Some trucks can pretty fast, so driving behind them I can still keep a decent pace but without much air resistance.
The only trouble is after winter there is still a lot of salt and sand on roads, so driving behind them you get sand blasted
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
I bought a motorcycle.
My motorcycle speedo broke. I was looking forward to getting an mpg estimate.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Wifey won't let me do that.
"It's too loud"
"It sound stupid"
etc.
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Wifey won't let me do that.
"It's too loud"
"It sound stupid"
etc.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Is it ceramic coated?
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Is it ceramic coated?
Originally Posted By: VeeDubb
I've definitely changed my driving habits over the last year or so. Even more so recently. In addition to keeping tire pressure up, and having an empty car, I always only fill up to 1/2 tank. That's an average of 9.25 gallons less weight to carry around and plus I fill up more frequently which lets me time average on fuel prices more frequently.
I do all but the 1/2 tank thing. Makes good sense though, at what around 8 pounds per gallon, it could save some. Did you ever remove the spare tire and related equipment?
I've definitely changed my driving habits over the last year or so. Even more so recently. In addition to keeping tire pressure up, and having an empty car, I always only fill up to 1/2 tank. That's an average of 9.25 gallons less weight to carry around and plus I fill up more frequently which lets me time average on fuel prices more frequently.
I do all but the 1/2 tank thing. Makes good sense though, at what around 8 pounds per gallon, it could save some. Did you ever remove the spare tire and related equipment?
How many of you put your automatic transmission in neutral at a traffic light? Or turn the engine off?
Originally Posted By: harry j
How many of you put your automatic transmission in neutral at a traffic light? Or turn the engine off?
I don't need to do anything at a stoplight -- car automatically shuts itself off during such delays.
How many of you put your automatic transmission in neutral at a traffic light? Or turn the engine off?
I don't need to do anything at a stoplight -- car automatically shuts itself off during such delays.
Originally Posted By: Anduril
Originally Posted By: artificialist
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Wifey won't let me do that.
"It's too loud"
"It sound stupid"
etc.
Yes it does.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
On my Saturn ION, I installed a high performance exhaust system, and city MPG rose by .5 MPG and highway MPG rose by 1.5 MPG, no other changes were made.
Wifey won't let me do that.
"It's too loud"
"It sound stupid"
etc.
Yes it does.
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