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==Drive like a [[Hypermiler]]== | ==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. | * 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. | * 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%. | |||
'''Don't sit idle''' | |||
* Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time. | |||
'''Check your tire pressure''' | |||
Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. Fueleconomy.gov | |||
'''Unload your trunk''' | |||
The more weight you carry, the more energy required to move it. | |||
'''Treat your automatic like a manual''' | |||
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 | |||
* Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour. | |||
* Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up. | |||
Revision as of 19:20, 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%.
Don't sit idle
- Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn the engine off when stopped for extended periods of time.
Check your tire pressure Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. Fueleconomy.gov
Unload your trunk The more weight you carry, the more energy required to move it.
Treat your automatic like a manual 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
- Keep the window up over 50 miles per hour.
- Combine chores and trips. An engine runs most efficiently when warmed up.
