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groar · 05-13-2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks Andrew for this reply.

I simply keep my tires at sidewall (51psi), I may try more this summer when the min temps will be more stable.

I'm also using a lower weight oil : synth 5w30 instead of 10w40.

I'm a big fan of DWB (Driving without brakes / driving with buffer) but with the exits and entries on my commute roads the speed is very variable and except during holidays, good brakes are a must

I should try to count my number of break touches, this may be a good parameter

I'll permit me to not count my very light break touches I do when I begin to coast so people behind me know that I'm slowing down.

Last summer my records were beaten with P&G (EOC). On French roads people accept people driving slowly, but not variable speed. As I'm blind (no real time fuel consumption display) this year I prefer using DWL with a speed at around PSL-20km/h (12mph) when PSL>=90km/h (56mph).

I'm always using EOC, noticeably in the morning during the first 8 km (5mi) between lights and round about.

My car is given more and more looks, but for different reasons

Denis.

05-13-2010, 06:24 PM	#113 (permalink)
groar X-Frenchy: very Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 595 scenic - '01 renault scenic 90 day: 43.09 mpg (US) megane - '97 renault megane classic Diesel 90 day: 72.53 mpg (US) dennisius - '06 Toyota Prius Team Toyota 90 day: 69.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 34 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks Andrew for this reply. I simply keep my tires at sidewall (51psi), I may try more this summer when the min temps will be more stable. I'm also using a lower weight oil : synth 5w30 instead of 10w40. I'm a big fan of DWB (Driving without brakes / driving with buffer) but with the exits and entries on my commute roads the speed is very variable and except during holidays, good brakes are a must I should try to count my number of break touches, this may be a good parameter I'll permit me to not count my very light break touches I do when I begin to coast so people behind me know that I'm slowing down. Last summer my records were beaten with P&G (EOC). On French roads people accept people driving slowly, but not variable speed. As I'm blind (no real time fuel consumption display) this year I prefer using DWL with a speed at around PSL-20km/h (12mph) when PSL>=90km/h (56mph). I'm always using EOC, noticeably in the morning during the first 8 km (5mi) between lights and round about. My car is given more and more looks, but for different reasons Denis. __________________ Save money & CO2 at home : http://ecorenovator.org/ Created and managed by the creators of http://ecomodder.com/ --- Earth and health are priceless, so are kilotank and AT-PZEV Best Mégane tank: 1268.9mi @ 77.847 MPG(US) 2008/06-2011/10 saving: 5725.5 kg CO2 (5342.6+382.9) Diesel / Money: 42.17% = 2446.25€ = 3357.26$ --- megane : thread - kill switch.