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Originally Posted by zedhead
Newby from the UK here, where petrol and diesel are at £1.50 a litre (that's about $2.40 a litre, at current exchange rates).
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I feel your pain - literally, as we're paying the same for petrol and 2.07 USD / L diesel.
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I've been looking at cutting down fuel consumption in my van and my bikes due to the recent price hikes (doubled in the last seven years here)
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As always, start with the usual stuff :
- grille block (full or partial - watch engine temps !)
- increase tyre pressure
- driver slower
- start coasting in neutral to reduce speed (engine on or off is up to you)
A bit further on are the next steps :
- air dam,
- underbelly pan
- some mods to the rear
Read up on
65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com
and see what you can apply to your van.
There's lots of gains to be made by changing the way you drive, or even park :
100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com
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And got enthused by reading about Craig Vetter and his mileage competitions, esecially the bikes that hit over 300mpg back in the Eighties!
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It'll be extremely hard to get that kind of numbers on the open road though.
For 100 mpg and above, get an EFI Honda 125cc scooter and start modding ...
