[jakobnev]

Normally this trip is what kills my mileage. It starts out with a steep downhill into an intersection with poor visibility where i have to yield and turn sharply. Then it's steep downhill again, and at the bottom of the hill a 19mph-zone starts. The trip is also a bit short (6 miles one way) which makes engine temps a problem. And traffic frequently gets in the way of efficient acceleration.


Lately however, it's been really warm and traffic had been lighter (vacation times). So last week i finally did it, 40MPG! And earlier this week i did it again, and today 41!


40 isn't difficult on longer trips, when i drove to the gym and back (about twice the distance than to work) i got an "easy" 48.

The trick? Rather aggressive P&G, my engine is either between 2000 and 3500 rpm on high load, or off. I EOC closer to 70% of the distance.