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PaleMelanesian · 04-02-2008, 12:22 PM

Well, if your MPG during that acceleration stays high, there's no hit to the average. Yes, the engine is in a different, less-efficient mode than a higher rate. But overall, you're minimizing the fuel used. Just use no more than the absolute minimum. Running the engine at it's peak BSFC point is secondary.

It was a suggestion from Wayne on our cross-country hybrid vs diesel shootout. He uses this style all the time, and I've been playing with it since. Right after that trip, I posted my best tank ever, and this one is looking to be even better.

04-02-2008, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 434 Times in 284 Posts	Well, if your MPG during that acceleration stays high, there's no hit to the average. Yes, the engine is in a different, less-efficient mode than a higher rate. But overall, you're minimizing the fuel used. Just use no more than the absolute minimum. Running the engine at it's peak BSFC point is secondary. It was a suggestion from Wayne on our cross-country hybrid vs diesel shootout. He uses this style all the time, and I've been playing with it since. Right after that trip, I posted my best tank ever, and this one is looking to be even better. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles Last edited by PaleMelanesian; 04-02-2008 at 12:27 PM..