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==Drive like a [[Hypermiler]]== | ==Drive like a [[Hypermiler]]== | ||
* Drive conservatively. | * Drive conservatively. Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%. | ||
* Glide to stops and accelerate slowly and evenly. | |||
* Drive consistently. Spend as much time at the same speed as possible. Mileage is worst during acceleration. | |||
* Drive | * Use cruise control when ever possible. | ||
* Slow down. Each 5 miles per hour you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by 10%. | |||
* Slow down | |||
==Simple tips that work== | ==Simple tips that work== | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 11 July 2006
Drive like a Hypermiler
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 20%.
- Glide to stops and accelerate slowly and evenly.
- Drive consistently. Spend as much time at the same speed as possible. Mileage is worst during acceleration.
- Use cruise control when ever possible.
- Slow down. Each 5 miles per hour you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by 10%.
Simple tips that work
- A/C On, Windows Up vs. A/C Off, Windows Down. Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour.
- Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up.
- Avoid excessive idling - idling gets 0 miles per gallon!
- Check your tire pressure & use the recommend grade of oil. Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. site: Fueleconomy.gov
- Reduce the weight of your car. The more stuff you have in your car, the more energy it takes to move it.
- When you're stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light, drop your transmission into neutral to bring your engine's standing RPMs as low as possible
