Use less gas this method ?

[odie]

VIDEO of 3:30 minutes included .

https://www.mpgomatic.com/2022/03/07/get-better-gas-mileage-by-picking-the-right-route/#more-3053

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

https://www.mpgomatic.com/2022/03/07/get-better-gas-mileage-by-picking-the-right-route/#more-3053

When my truck uses 1/4 of a tank I fill up. That's how I save money.
Flame suit on!

 

[CKN]

When my truck uses 1/4 of a tank I fill up. That's how I save money.
Flame suit on!

I fill up at a half-tank. It doesn't save any appreciable money-it's just a psychological thing. Gas costs what it costs-I'm not changing anything.

 

[odie]

When my truck uses 1/4 of a tank I fill up. That's how I save money.
Flame suit on!

The more the gas used the CALCULTED gas mileage gets closer to the DISPLAY ( Avg. M.P.G. ) . Have been keeping track of gas mileage at FUELLY for 10+ years . Always put DISPLAY ( computer ) in NOTES for comparison to calculated .

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

I fill up at a half-tank. It doesn't save any appreciable money-it's just a psychological thing. Gas costs what it costs-I'm not changing anything.

That's how I look at it.

 

[WobblyElvis]

Video is koo koo. The guy is driving %55 further because he gets better mileage while doing that. The shorter route uses fuel at a higher rate but it is a lot shorter and in the end uses less fuel and takes less time.
You might enjoy the drive more, but saving fuel? Not.

 

[kschachn]

Google Maps already has an “eco” mode where things such as left turns are minimized and so forth. UPS was king of GPS route mapping to save not only fuel but time.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Use less gas this method ?

Nope. The guy in the video got better MPG, but he drove significantly longer, so in the end he used MORE gas, not less.

Let's not confuse fuel economy with fuel consumed.

 

[Zaedock]

I just left Boston cruising at 80 and was passed like I was standing still by mostly SUVs.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Google Maps already has an “eco” mode where things such as left turns are minimized and so forth. UPS was king of GPS route mapping to save not only fuel but time.

I use MapQuest to get directions. There's a section that you can enter your vehicle and get the fuel cost it takes for the trip, there and back.

 

[supton]

Not sure anything has beaten the slowest speed possible in the highest gear possible with as few stop/starts as possible? with as much coasting to a stop, when possible?

of course, hypermiling just annoys people on busy roads, let's just acknowledge that. As does wide speed differentials. I have to wonder, if driving when others aren't wouldn't help, then you can drive however you want, possibly without sitting in traffic.

I just fill up whenever the tank gets below an eighth, or when the light comes on, or when the needle drops below E. Not going to change now just because gas prices change... I mean, I'd like to fill up at the lowest cost possible, but still.

 

[FZ1]

I fill up when it's close to E and convenient. Chevron with Techron. The more often you fill; the less time you have for the rest of your life.

 

[Barkleymut]

I just left Boston cruising at 80 and was passed like I was standing still by mostly SUVs.

this is what drives me nuts. People complain all day about gas prices but don't do the simple things that would save a significant amount of fuel. #1 Slow down #2. Check air pressure in tires #3 leave a large following distance so you dont need to hit the brakes as often

I drive on I-95 every day and the driving habits do not vary based on fuel costs

 

[JimPghPA]

When range gets between 120 to 80 miles left, then I fill up. I like to have enough left in the tank at any time so that if something unexpected happens with our family, and I have to do some driving there is enough in the tank to not have to spend time thinking about when I will be able to fill up.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

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[DriveHard]

When driving around here locally I gas up when the light turns on, or convenient. I live in a pretty populated area...

 

[Zee09]

I gas up now usually at 2/3 Rd of a tank left. Not saving anything but I like not getting those $100 plus fills...

 

[MONKEYMAN]

I found the best way to save gas is to not drive. Using that method I use 1/4 of a tank per month.

 

[wpod]

VIDEO of 3:30 minutes included .

https://www.mpgomatic.com/2022/03/07/get-better-gas-mileage-by-picking-the-right-route/#more-3053

It is stating again.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

this is what drives me nuts. People complain all day about gas prices but don't do the simple things that would save a significant amount of fuel. #1 Slow down #2. Check air pressure in tires #3 leave a large following distance so you dont need to hit the brakes as often

I drive on I-95 every day and the driving habits do not vary based on fuel costs

I do all 3 of those things.