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Forum: Hybrids 01-21-2018, 10:50 PM
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Views: 2,337
Posted By redpoint5
All the normal things that apply to all cars....

All the normal things that apply to all cars. Primarily drive slower on the highway and avoid use of the brakes, which means anticipate what traffic is doing. Since it's a hybrid, some of that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-10-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,912
Posted By moots13181
My personal best with our AWD Element (non...

My personal best with our AWD Element (non super-charged) was 26.5 over the course of a whole tank. Driving into and then with the minimal wind at 65+ MPH all highway miles. Hot weather and high...
Forum: Success Stories 04-05-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By ecomodded
Fantastic mileage you got on the trip ! and a...

Fantastic mileage you got on the trip ! and a great drop in rpm, 1800 at 60 mph is about a 500 rpm drop from my 5th gear at the same speed but you probably know that.
I wonder as I may do it and it...
Forum: Success Stories 04-05-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By NachtRitter
I normally shift at around 1500 as well, though I...

I normally shift at around 1500 as well, though I will give it a full throttle acceleration once in a while to help clear out the intake (mine was restricted to about a dime-sized hole when I bought...
Forum: Success Stories 04-05-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By ecomodded
With my diesel Beetle I shift at 1500 rpm and...

With my diesel Beetle I shift at 1500 rpm and cruise in fifth gear from 30 mph onward. I am only in 4 th gear if i have a steep hill at slow speed say 40 mph and under, otherwise fifth gear is what I...
Forum: Success Stories 04-04-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By mcrews
Gotta see the Biltmore House in asheville!!!!!! ...

Gotta see the Biltmore House in asheville!!!!!!
Largest privately owned house in usa. 100+ rooms
Biltmore Admission Tickets (http://www.biltmore.com/buy_tickets/admission.asp)
worth the 2-3...
Forum: Success Stories 04-04-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By big shafe
Great advice here. My wife and I have been...

Great advice here. My wife and I have been looking the the Beetle TDI's and this would help us out.

I didn't see anyone mention a fuel filter if its been awhile since you put one in.
Forum: Success Stories 04-04-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By NachtRitter
Interesting! I'm doing a trip of a similar...

Interesting! I'm doing a trip of a similar length, going from west coast toward the east. See my thread on the trip asking similar "what should I do to prepare" questions here: ...
Forum: Success Stories 04-03-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By NachtRitter
For the OP: What kind of distance are you...

For the OP: What kind of distance are you talking about?

Grill block is a good idea... if you make it out of foam (e.g. pool noodles), then you can press fit it in the grill and if it ends up...
Forum: Success Stories 04-03-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By cleanspeed1
@slowmover No, I'm not part of those forums. I...

@slowmover No, I'm not part of those forums. I initially got turned on to HSS because I had Ford Powerstrokes. After getting in contact with the owner and chemist of HSS, I tried it out in a...
Forum: Success Stories 04-03-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,010
Posted By slowmover
Cleanspeed, you post over at CAD or T-Report...

Cleanspeed, you post over at CAD or T-Report also? Someone else was hopped up on that formula (I read earlier today).

To the OP:

Take a truck driver tip: Plan all your stops in advance. As...
Forum: Success Stories 11-01-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,806
Posted By sc2dave
Try Delta Camshaft (http://www.deltacam.com)

Try Delta Camshaft (http://www.deltacam.com)
Forum: Success Stories 03-25-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,982
Posted By euromodder
Good work :thumbup: There's got to be more than...

Good work :thumbup:
There's got to be more than 60mpg in it :)
Forum: Success Stories 03-23-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,982
Posted By NachtRitter
Welcome over from TDIclub! :D

Welcome over from TDIclub! :D
Forum: Success Stories 03-23-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,982
Posted By UFO
I consider anything over 40mpg pretty excellent,...

I consider anything over 40mpg pretty excellent, but I have a TDI with an automatic. I never turn off my engine, the steering effort is substantial without the PS pump active.
Forum: Success Stories 03-23-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,982
Posted By Daox
Congrats on the excellent mileage, and good job.

Congrats on the excellent mileage, and good job.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-08-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,626
Posted By Eli
Mostly 55mph. Rarely 60, and a good bit of 45 on...

Mostly 55mph. Rarely 60, and a good bit of 45 on secondary roads.

It was a blast.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-29-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,912
Posted By hans2vt
You're right! I actually ended up not taking my...

You're right! I actually ended up not taking my bike in part because I knew it would mess up my experiment.

I'm still happy with 30mpg on a 600 mile trip with some a/c running. Better than the...
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