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jsatter · 06-25-2011, 03:46 AM

I've been casually hypermiling for a few years now. I started with a 2002 Ford Escort. I was getting 30-32 MPG out of a car rated at 26 just by being conscious of how I was driving, coasting as much as I could.

I'm driving a 2010 Kia Forte now. I've been keeping a fuel log on my own since I got the car back in February. I was consistently getting 32 MPG in a car rated at 28 with no mods to speak of. I've gotten as high as 36 on long highway trips with the cruise set to 70.

I just ran my first tank with the tires overinflated to 50 psi and got 33.5 mpg. Warmer weather might be a factor as well. Regardless, I'm only 0.5 mpg below the highway rating or 34 mpg.

I have plans for grill blocks (I already have the coroplast) and smooth wheel covers. I'll be sure to post pics and results. I'd love to get my MPG above the EPA highway rating and see a 40 MPG tank on a long trip. I think it's more than attainable.

I love the site, and I love reading about all the different mods everyone is doing.

06-25-2011, 03:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
jsatter EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 71 '10 Kia Forte EX 2.0 - '10 Kia Forte EX 90 day: 37.29 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Howdy I've been casually hypermiling for a few years now. I started with a 2002 Ford Escort. I was getting 30-32 MPG out of a car rated at 26 just by being conscious of how I was driving, coasting as much as I could. I'm driving a 2010 Kia Forte now. I've been keeping a fuel log on my own since I got the car back in February. I was consistently getting 32 MPG in a car rated at 28 with no mods to speak of. I've gotten as high as 36 on long highway trips with the cruise set to 70. I just ran my first tank with the tires overinflated to 50 psi and got 33.5 mpg. Warmer weather might be a factor as well. Regardless, I'm only 0.5 mpg below the highway rating or 34 mpg. I have plans for grill blocks (I already have the coroplast) and smooth wheel covers. I'll be sure to post pics and results. I'd love to get my MPG above the EPA highway rating and see a 40 MPG tank on a long trip. I think it's more than attainable. I love the site, and I love reading about all the different mods everyone is doing.