Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Honda Accord / Acura CL shift points and right cruising gears

hummingbird · 05-30-2009, 01:53 AM

Hi PaleMelanesian, I've something to report -

For my last tank, I followed your advice religiously. Even when I had to switch ON the AC for some time, I kept RPM to less than 2k ALL the time. (well, except for one rush trip for 20 miles). Found that the gearing of my car allowed smooth transitions through 1-3-5 without lugging or panting by the engine, so exploited it fully. The result - 52.86 mpg!! - An almost 7 mpg boost from my earlier tank, which was 45.94

Would you like to comment?

BTW I have a feeling I get better FE with shorter fills (as was the 5 gal previous to last refill) rather than going almost empty, but it could be just a superstition for me. Wot u say?

05-30-2009, 01:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
hummingbird PaleMelanesian's Disciple Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Noida, UP, India Posts: 197 City - '04 Honda City iDSI EXi 90 day: 47.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hi PaleMelanesian, I've something to report - For my last tank, I followed your advice religiously. Even when I had to switch ON the AC for some time, I kept RPM to less than 2k ALL the time. (well, except for one rush trip for 20 miles). Found that the gearing of my car allowed smooth transitions through 1-3-5 without lugging or panting by the engine, so exploited it fully. The result - 52.86 mpg!! - An almost 7 mpg boost from my earlier tank, which was 45.94 Would you like to comment? BTW I have a feeling I get better FE with shorter fills (as was the 5 gal previous to last refill) rather than going almost empty, but it could be just a superstition for me. Wot u say? __________________