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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-26-2012, 10:10 AM
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Posted By MetroMPG
Easy: look for hills! If you're driving where in...

Easy: look for hills! If you're driving where in hills, constant throttle or "DWL" (driving with load) is more efficient. If it's flat, cruise will be just as efficient.



Nope.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-26-2012, 07:46 AM
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Views: 9,518
Posted By Fat Charlie
It won't.

It won't.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-24-2012, 11:40 AM
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Posted By MetroMPG
Absolutely. You've got it.

Absolutely. You've got it.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-24-2012, 08:07 AM
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Posted By Fat Charlie
Sorry, I meant to let % load and instant gph...

Sorry, I meant to let % load and instant gph fight over which is more useful to you.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-21-2012, 10:20 PM
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Views: 9,518
Posted By user removed
You have to find a happy compromise between...

You have to find a happy compromise between coasting and aggravating other drivers.
Use the recirculate button on your AC to save energy. Get it cool inside and then use the lowest fan speed you can...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-21-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By MetroMPG
No need to use the emergency brake - the...

No need to use the emergency brake - the difference between that & the hydraulic brake isn't what wastes fuel. The reason braking wastes more fuel than coasting is because you stayed on the power...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-20-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By broski499
30mpg is a great for average mpg, when I got the...

30mpg is a great for average mpg, when I got the 36 that one time it was just a straight freeway shoot with no traffic. I live in california so I feel you on the heat, sometimes unless you want to...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-20-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By MetroMPG
No. If you can cruise at 50 without...

No.

If you can cruise at 50 without constantly unlocking the torque converter or kicking down a gear (due to hills, for example) you will get better fuel economy there.

I think you're...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By broski499
Hey Man, I have a 1999 camry with all the same...

Hey Man, I have a 1999 camry with all the same specs, automatic tran, 18.5 gas tank, 4 banger, one thing you do not want to use in cruise control, my best trip average mpg from bakersfield to OC was...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By Fat Charlie
Don't calibrate it the way they want you to. Take...

Don't calibrate it the way they want you to. Take it with you to the gas station and fill up, then install and configure the UG and zero out your trip odometer. Use that tankful to get used to having...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By MetroMPG
FYI: here's what others are accomplishing with...

FYI: here's what others are accomplishing with their 4-cylinder Camrys: EcoModder Fleet list - EcoModder.com (http://ecomodder.com/forum/emgarage.php?model=camry&displacementhigh=2.3&adv=yes)
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 09:39 AM
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Views: 9,518
Posted By MetroMPG
Your ability to hit 40 mpg depends a lot on your...

Your ability to hit 40 mpg depends a lot on your typical driving environment.

Do you mostly drive highway or city?

If it's mostly highway, you can hit 40 by choosing secondary routes and...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By user removed
My method is to coast in neutral whenever its is...

My method is to coast in neutral whenever its is possible without interrupting the flow of traffic. Inflate your tires to max sidewall pressure (posted on the tires sidewall). Keep your speed below...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-19-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,518
Posted By Daox
I'm quite sure the Camry has DFCO. How/when it...

I'm quite sure the Camry has DFCO. How/when it engages is a mystery because you have instrumentation but YOU'RE NOT USING IT! :) The ultragauge will show you when DFCO kicks in by showing your...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-20-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,700
Posted By IndyIan
I just wrote a quick email to Carl Neustaedter,...

I just wrote a quick email to Carl Neustaedter, Sunday/Features Editor cneustaedter@thecitizen.canwest.com
Hopefully he's the right guy, anyways I didn't bother to argue the points of the article,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-20-2008, 12:27 PM
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Views: 2,700
Posted By wagonman76
Who knows, there will probably be laws eventually...

Who knows, there will probably be laws eventually against hypermiling.

I already know of someone local who got pulled over last year for going 45 in a 55. The aggressive jerks who drive...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-20-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,700
Posted By NoCO2
:mad:UUGGGGGHHHHH:mad: People like whoever...

:mad:UUGGGGGHHHHH:mad:

People like whoever wrote that just make me want to scream. Why should I change my driving habits just because they drive inefficiently and waste their money. Why should I...
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