ErikS Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Behavior drives everything, we should all slow down ...HypermilingThis is a neat blog, so don't be a douche.cleanMPGDrive smart, save money. * some of these practices are unsafe and illegal in some areas, always drive carefully and within your limits * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s70turbo1998 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Pretty interesting read! Driving with buffers was probably the most practical thing that'd I would do off of that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyXL Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm going to chirp my tires and drive like an idiot until hydrocarbons aren't available freely or i can afford a tesla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm going to chirp my tires and drive like an idiot until hydrocarbons aren't available freely or i can afford a tesla. But if you need to stretch a tank there are some pretty easy ways to increase your mileage by 20-30%.The guy who founded the forum lives in Houston and can get 106 mpg in his Prius on his morning commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s70turbo1998 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 But if you need to stretch a tank there are some pretty easy ways to increase your mileage by 20-30%.The guy who founded the forum lives in Houston and can get 106 mpg in his Prius on his morning commute.Yeah but he's probably that driver. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick. Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 so has anyone else here drastically altered your driving habits?a week ago I started some "hypermiling"lots of coasting with the clutch in, and I also turn the engine off whenever there is a clear downhill stretch of road ahead of me.My commute to campus each day is about 6 miles, and for approximately 2 of those 6 miles I am able to coast with the car turned OFF. I don't know any mpg #'s since my odo gear is broken, but my tank is still much more full after an average week's worth of driving than I can remember from past weeks. I'm ordering a new odo gear now and once I get it installed I'll report my findings- I'm hoping for something around/above 30 average.edit: yes, i do realize driving w/ the car completely off is potentially dangerous and/or illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC850T Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 keep in mind when the car is off your brakes are only power assisted for a short period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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