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azraelswrd · 07-21-2008, 01:37 PM

Car mfgr: Toyota/Scion
Car model/body style: xA hatchback
Year: 2006
Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L 4cyl
Transmission type (auto/manual): automatic

MPG info (averages only)

MPG before hypermiling: 33
MPG currently achieved: 38 no SGII; 41 with SGII
Specifics

Location of primary driving (country/state): California, USA
Miles driven per year: 12,000
List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG:
- slow down more
- get to max gear sooner and find "sweet spot" quicker; fuel-cut when possible
- neutral-on coasting
- no A/C
- avoid highways if possbile
- reverse into driveway
- park in pull-outs or pull-throughs
- use Scangauge
- blocked decorative divots
- partial grill blocks
- removed antenna
- pumped tires up to 40psi

EDIT: updated with SGII tank MPG after calibration. I'm usine NICE-ON more now and it compensates for some of those pesky stoplights.

07-21-2008, 01:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
azraelswrd Mr. Blue Tape Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 345 AzxA - '06 Scion xA 90 day: 42.72 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Car mfgr: Toyota/Scion Car model/body style: xA hatchback Year: 2006 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L 4cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): automatic MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 33 MPG currently achieved: 38 no SGII; 41 with SGII Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): California, USA Miles driven per year: 12,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - slow down more - get to max gear sooner and find "sweet spot" quicker; fuel-cut when possible - neutral-on coasting - no A/C - avoid highways if possbile - reverse into driveway - park in pull-outs or pull-throughs - use Scangauge - blocked decorative divots - partial grill blocks - removed antenna - pumped tires up to 40psi EDIT: updated with SGII tank MPG after calibration. I'm usine NICE-ON more now and it compensates for some of those pesky stoplights. __________________ My 5 pillars of fuel efficiency: driving style aerodynamics tires weight reduction engine maintenance Last edited by azraelswrd; 07-29-2008 at 02:56 PM..