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Originally Posted by rjacob
What's an "Italian tune up"?
Hypermiling takes practice. Each car is different. You need to get a feel for what works, and what doesn't. Bummer about not being able to pump up the tires. Have you considered getting a scanguage?
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Late to thread, but an "Italian tune up" is when you take the car for a nice drive in the HIGHEST rpms you are comfortable with, usually about a mile or two. This cleans the carbon off of the spark plug electrodes and sometimes dislodges carbon on valves. The term originates from Italian sports cars being taken for a "joyride" by mechanics when brought in for running rough. Usually the cause of the rough running was the owner "babying" the gas pedal, and carbon building up as a result.
I do not recommend this type of action, as the amount of potential for catastrophic engine failure, increased wear and overall safety of the action. Just throw a bottle of fuel injector/carburetor cleaner in the next gas tank. Next, you should take the advice for the rest of the people on this thread.