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I use to "drive smooth" around corners etc probably around 10mph. Now I try to keep moving a bit faster when possible 20-30mph depending on traffic, corner, etc.
This might not count for a small thing, but drive slower. In my corolla at 55mph I get about 38 mpg crusing, 50mph is 40-41 mpg, and 45mph is around 45-50mpg. Under 40mph it seems my engine starts to lug and looses mileage in OD+lockup.
Another thing I have noticed helps is to let off slightly on small hills and loose a little speed and gain it back on the backside of the hill.
One more thing, following larger trucks at a safe distance seems to be a benefit, I hit 39mpg average on the highway at 70mph following my dad's Camry when out in the open driving it is about 35-37mpg.
*Mpg figures are via scan gauge
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