Quote:
Originally Posted by SmOoTh!
Thanks for your replies. 
I want to live in America. 
Is engine off coasting illegal? I donīt know.
Will pulse&glide really save fuel? And can i really increase to the maximum tire pressure? Wonīt the tire wear down?
Are the items expensive? |
Unless some firm is paying you to move to America, don't. Its worth visiting on vacation though, it is a high energy place. Your standard of living is very high in Germany, it is very tough to beat, despite some of the annoyances.
Pulse and glide will save a lot of fuel.
The first thing to do is to slow down. If no one is following you, drive about 65km/hr in the highest gear. If you see a stop in the distance, take your foot off the gas and coast in neutral. The more you can coast with your foot off the gas the better.
Don't worry about turning the motor off at first. Just try to drive without having to use the brakes very much.
Give the maximum sidewall tire pressure a try. My car handles better at max sidewall. Many drivers find that tires last longer at higher pressures. It may be that slow, conservative driving has something to do with this as well. I run at 50 psi, and may increase in the future.