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Old 10-12-2015, 04:40 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 1marcelfilms View Post
A few weeks later it is not going any better, its like it wont get better mpgs unless you go a really long highway trip
Agreed. It's all about engine warmth + neutral coasting.

When driving my 2006 1.4l VW Polo around town (~2 miles each direction) I average a poor 28 MPG (US). I drove 350 miles this weekend and averaged a MUCH better 46 MPG (US) by practicing P&G.

For example, accelerating to 60 mph then coasting in neutral (engine on) to 50 mph. Rise and repeat for most of the journey
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