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Natalya · 06-16-2016, 01:26 AM

599 miles driven, 9.15 gallons put into the tank -- translates to 65 mpg or 3.59 l/100km. Or just look at my trip log.

I'm driving without the Insight rims, so there's an aero penalty, and my tires aren't LRR. I also have close to no usage of the IMA. So, even with all those things going against me I was able to beat the EPA estimate of the car.

Going for me:
- Hot weather
- Allowing more variation in speed
- Underbody aero
- Removed radio antenna
- 40 PSI in the tires
- Removed DRL fuse

Still to come:
- Elegant Forced Auto Stop
- Grill blocks (got a SG now so I can do them safely)

I think the main thing I did though was I have been allowing for much more variation in my speed as I drive. Like, I've just been commuting, not trying to go long distance, so on downhills I accelerate but on uphills I let myself take a 20kmh hit in speed just to keep the revs down as I climb the hill.

Also, The donkey CRX posted in his build thread that he tries to avoid 4th gear whenever possible. I've tried doing the same -- get up to speed in 3rd then skip to 5th in situations where it's feasible.

06-16-2016, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Natalya Engine-Off-Coast Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 564 Red 2000 Insight (2017 through 2019) - '00 Honda Insight 5MT 90 day: 64.72 mpg (US) Red 2000 Lithium Insight (2020) - '00 Honda Insight LTO 90 day: 71.76 mpg (US) Thanks: 224 Thanked 309 Times in 177 Posts	Best fill up for my Insight 599 miles driven, 9.15 gallons put into the tank -- translates to 65 mpg or 3.59 l/100km. Or just look at my trip log. I'm driving without the Insight rims, so there's an aero penalty, and my tires aren't LRR. I also have close to no usage of the IMA. So, even with all those things going against me I was able to beat the EPA estimate of the car. Going for me: - Hot weather - Allowing more variation in speed - Underbody aero - Removed radio antenna - 40 PSI in the tires - Removed DRL fuse Still to come: - Elegant Forced Auto Stop - Grill blocks (got a SG now so I can do them safely) I think the main thing I did though was I have been allowing for much more variation in my speed as I drive. Like, I've just been commuting, not trying to go long distance, so on downhills I accelerate but on uphills I let myself take a 20kmh hit in speed just to keep the revs down as I climb the hill. Also, The donkey CRX posted in his build thread that he tries to avoid 4th gear whenever possible. I've tried doing the same -- get up to speed in 3rd then skip to 5th in situations where it's feasible.