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TXwaterdog · 11-14-2011, 03:34 PM

So I've combined my last 3 full ups and Aparently I'm getting 50.8mpg! The EPA on my car says I should be getting around 32 combined!

I'm posting here because I wanted to thank everyone who contributes to posts about adjusting the nut behind the wheel. I didn't do anything but change my habits and my goal snuck up on me. I was just trying to get to 40mpg. My onboard computer was saying that I was getting around 39 -45 mpg... Numbers don't lie!

Thanks Hypermilers!

Path of least resistance
Buying quality fuel
Removing unnessisary weight (junk, spare, etc).
Neutral coasting to lights, stop signs and sharp turns.
Don't burn fuel while stopped
Pumped up tires to 44psi
Accelerate consistently and efficiently.
Used cruise when I don't have the attention on saving mpgs.
Saving momentum on hills and turns.

11-14-2011, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
TXwaterdog EcoModding spendthrift Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116 WindedWarrior - '12 Ford Focus SE 90 day: 33.46 mpg (US) Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	+50mpg over 1000 miles thanks to you guys! (EPA=32) So I've combined my last 3 full ups and Aparently I'm getting 50.8mpg! The EPA on my car says I should be getting around 32 combined! I'm posting here because I wanted to thank everyone who contributes to posts about adjusting the nut behind the wheel. I didn't do anything but change my habits and my goal snuck up on me. I was just trying to get to 40mpg. My onboard computer was saying that I was getting around 39 -45 mpg... Numbers don't lie! Thanks Hypermilers! Path of least resistance Buying quality fuel Removing unnessisary weight (junk, spare, etc). Neutral coasting to lights, stop signs and sharp turns. Don't burn fuel while stopped Pumped up tires to 44psi Accelerate consistently and efficiently. Used cruise when I don't have the attention on saving mpgs. Saving momentum on hills and turns. __________________ ================================================= "May the wind always be at your back and the sun always upon your face. May the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." ~ Boston George Last edited by TXwaterdog; 11-14-2011 at 03:44 PM..