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Old 06-23-2008, 09:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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Red Rover - '01 Nissan Altima GXE
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initial test results are inconclusive.

I marked some points where i could consistantly start and stop this test. then begin some rudamentary data collection w/ SG.

Friday after work - ( coming home with warm engine) I reset scangage trip during EOC about 1 mile from house. i then calculated the gallons used in a "normal " home trip parking pulling into driveway.

Early Sat am - had to take daughter to swim class - so i captures the gallons used pulling out "normal" - coasting into steet then key starting and driving off. i captures the data while i was EOC - Stopped at a cross street.

So Saturday afternoon - returning home i backed up into the driveway - then this morning when i left - I pulled straight out.

Granted this is a whoppoing whole 2 data points - but so far the numbers are identical for gallons used for the same start and stop points i chose. ( 0.2 gal)

i think any savings may be in NOISE of the measurements. I will continue this week gathering data and will let you know what i find.

I do not think this is to much of a waste as i have to park and leave for work anyway - besides - it gives me something to contribute to the forum with actual data
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Steve
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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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