I went to visit a friend in NJ, 96 mile trip one way. I left home at 1am saturday
near zero traffic can't say the same for the return trip
speed limits range from 35 to 55 on the route I took. same methods I have been using EOC, 0 idleing, P&G when I can.
My fill method: I listen for the fuel pump to whine then I add 4 gal, that usually gets me 100 miles till the pump starts to whine again. Knowing I was taking the trip I added 8.4 gal when the pump started to whine, I drove about 50 miles before the trip and at 270 miles the pump started to whine again
I had hoped to get 30 mpg on long distance trips but I wasn't sure if I could pull it off, My new goal is 35mpg on the same trip. I have a few mods to do yet so I think this is a reasonable goal.
The return trip was very aggravating I had to leave sat at 8 pm, with single lane rural roads maintaining the speed limit isn't an option unless I pull over and let every car that is behind me pass. and no matter how fast I go someone is always riding my bumper
I did notice that if move to the center turning lane and signal to turn, other drivers will eagerly pass without me having to stop, once they all pass I move back into the travel lane.
Many thanks to this site, the information and ideas from the people here!