MPG improvements for a 2000 5SPD altima

[carbonaltima]

Hey everybody. I'm new to eco modding and was wondering if you guys can give me some tips on improving my current 30 mpg combined FE. My goals are to get this car into the mid to high 30's without coasting or that kinda stuff. I was thinking about covering the undercarriage for better aerodynamics. Would this result in better MPG's?

I was also wondering if removing the windsheild wipers are effective at lowering drag?

[Red Lion]

What's wrong with coasting?

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Start with the driving tips, as working on your own driving skill is the easiest way to get better MPG, and follow with looking into aerodynamic mods. Don't forget to inflate the tires up.

I recognize your name from NissanClub, and I saw your thread over there about aerodynamics. Haha, a lot of those guys in that thread have the same misconceptions I had before coming here. The people here know a lot more about aerodynamics and what saves gas than I thought, and I've seen a lot of old school thought dispelled here.

[carbonaltima]

Nothings wrong with it but i would like to get into he mid to high 30's just on the motor alone while getting even more with coasting. I coast whenever i can.

[Red Lion]

Pump up those tires! Whatever your max psi for your tires is, pump up to that. Believe me, it won't hurt the tires any. And drive slower on the highway, coast up to stop lights in town, etc. Shouldn't be too hard in an Altima; I always got about 22-24 in mine in the city before I started hyper-miling, with lots of rabbit starts and hard driving.