SentraSE-R does it again. The quality of your data made it possible. That's what's coolest on this forum, IMHO. Charlie Brown got a rock; you got useful information. But if the car is a manual transmission, you could try engine OFF coasting. Even slowed, your steady idle is consuming far more fuel than an off/bump-start cycle would. Also, if you get a gauge that allows you to track engine load and learn the optimal spots in your car's BSFC map, you can improve your pulses greatly. I am absolutely confident you can--with the right equipment and info--significantly improve "the nut behind the wheel." The pulse and glide thing did not really work well for me until I learned how to use the optimal ranges. But I got lucky: PaleMelanesian is expert at the P&G with EOC and he drives a nearly identical car. You will need the BSFC map or a lot of patience finding where the best results are by watching how your scangauge or ultragauge results change according to changes in your pulse techniques.
Access your inner drag racer: tweak driving technique for MPG instead of MPH.
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Originally Posted by The Verge
Thanks for the reality check.
Over the years I have seen the following advice for gas savings:
Proper tire Inflation = 15%
Drive Speed Limit = 10%
Change Oil/Filter= 10%
Accelerate Smoothly = 15%
Coast to Stop = 15%
Use Freeways = 15%
Use Cruise Control = 10%
Install a Tornado = 22%
Use Chevron Gas = 3%
Total = 115%.
I did all this and every so many miles I would have to stop and let gas out of my tank.
I guess this law applies to my new found awesome gas mileage. Unfortunately, it proves that P&G won't work on my car because I have achieved better mileage by cruising at 55. I know it is capable of over 30 mpg and even dogging it, the lowest I have seen per tank is 24.5mpg.
Kinda feel like Charlie Brown at Halloween... "I got a rock"  |