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Old 04-02-2012, 05:39 PM   #16 (permalink)
ecofreak
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Minis always seem to post good MPG, but when you get down and drive one, you drive it like a go kart and nullify any sort of MPG benefit.

Your best bet would be to really focus on driving technique. Neutral coasting and the like will cut through gas consumption, but so will soft acceleration and defensive driving.

I can guarantee you 5 MPG more than what you get at present if you so do a grille block modification (cover your radiator and give the car less drag area) and a full underbody pan. The good thing about a Mini is that you need less materials to accomplish these mods!

Happy Hypermiling,
ecofreak
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