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Originally Posted by Slopfrog

Thanks everyone.

They're Firestone affinity touring. 205/50R16s. Again, the sidewall is very much compressed even with them inflated to the maximum of 44 psig. I guess that's why they ride so nice... I've just ever seen a tire this way. I thought my gauge was broken,but I cross checked it.

I got an alignment on the car during the tank I got 25 mpg, and it was pretty bad. Which really means the increase I've seen with hypermiling driving style is even less! How many of my 5.6 mpg increase could be attributed to the bad alignment? Hard to say, but definitely it's significant.

I'll have to get a gauge so I can find the optimum acceleration speed I suppose. There is the distinct possibility that I am spending too much time accelerating through 2nd and 3rd and their inefficiencies. I know the scangauge is popular, but the ultra gauge certainly is a more aesthetically pleasing product and at a lower price. That being said, there's gotta be something about the scangauge that makes it appealing to so many.

As for red lights, I sit in neutral. If the light is going to be awhile I shut the car off.

Scan gauge got to market sooner, they are made in the USA (I think) and there is some configuration that can be done to make it work with other sensors that are specific to some vehicles (Hybrids or diesels and the like).

I have the Ultra Gauge. Picked it for the price point, and the display. I would make the same choice again.

With an auto you can sometimes help by lifting off a bit, which can cause the transmission to shift up, then applying the most amount of throttle without it downshifting again. .