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Hip001 · 04-03-2012, 04:19 PM

Hey guys! Taking the 01 Beetle this Friday on a 5 state trip to see family and hoping to use this trip as a good test for MPG. Any help or advice to get better mpg? I'm not a newbe to hypermiling, just looking for things i may of overlooked.

so far:
-Scan Gauge II
-check air pressure
-driving with windows up and sunroof closed(AC as little as possible)
-New Fluids and clean airfilter
-check/clean brakes so there is no drag from sticking
-Pulse & Glide when not on interstate. and 65mph on interstate. shifting at 2k
-Fuel additives? Hope to buy fuel at quality diesel suppliers.
-thinking about blocking off lower grill as a Aero Mod test
-Want to add a Malone tune, and Ernie Rogers style wing but no time before trip

any advice is appreciated.....

04-03-2012, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hip001 In God we trust! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gaiesville Georgia Posts: 74 01 Beetle - '01 VW Beetle TDI 90 day: 42.33 mpg (US) Black 450h - '14 Lexus 450h Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	01 Beetle TDI 5spd 5 state trip planning, mpg help?? Hey guys! Taking the 01 Beetle this Friday on a 5 state trip to see family and hoping to use this trip as a good test for MPG. Any help or advice to get better mpg? I'm not a newbe to hypermiling, just looking for things i may of overlooked. so far: -Scan Gauge II -check air pressure -driving with windows up and sunroof closed(AC as little as possible) -New Fluids and clean airfilter -check/clean brakes so there is no drag from sticking -Pulse & Glide when not on interstate. and 65mph on interstate. shifting at 2k -Fuel additives? Hope to buy fuel at quality diesel suppliers. -thinking about blocking off lower grill as a Aero Mod test -Want to add a Malone tune, and Ernie Rogers style wing but no time before trip any advice is appreciated.....