Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 08-13-2013, 09:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
Ecomodest
 
Jasen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Seattle,Wa. USA
Posts: 100

The Van - '97 Chevy Astro AWD cargo van
90 day: 14.03 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts
I have begun

My 1st tank sense joining here i tried to drive my normal conservative manor. Monday was my 1st day on this full tank to start to employee some of the driving techniques I've learned the past few weeks sense I've joined, it was kind of fun over my typical commute. I've slowed down from 5 over to the PSL, drafted a couple semi's on the freeway this the AM, starting to learn the minimal speed/engine load I can get the trans to up shift, slipped into neutral down some hills for my surface street commute home. It'll be 2 weeks till my next fill up, we'll see

Looking to get my fuel log to show + instead of my current -

__________________
Being a mad scientist is not as easy as it looks on TV


  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 08-13-2013, 10:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
Not banned yet
 
deejaaa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas Coast, close to Houston
Posts: 907

Blue - '03 Chevy S-10, LS
Thanks: 423
Thanked 265 Times in 212 Posts
cool. keep me informed. i was hitting 56/57 this morning. only 53/54 on the way home with a cross wind. just installed a rear wing. and was hoping for better. if it doesn't work, i can scratch off another on the list and it was free.
__________________
2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed.
So far: DRL delete, remove bed mount toolbox.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2013, 01:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 22,513

Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 60.16 mpg (US)
Thanks: 4,058
Thanked 6,957 Times in 3,602 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jasen View Post
It'll be 2 weeks till my next fill up, we'll see
No instrumentation (ScanGauge/ Ultragauge/ MPGuino)? That's a much better approach than tank to tank feedback!
__________________
Project MPGiata! Mods for getting 50+ MPG from a 1990 Miata
Honda mods: Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater
Mitsu mods: 70 MPG in my ecomodded, dirt cheap, 3-cylinder Mirage.
Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



EcoModder
has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2013, 08:27 PM   #4 (permalink)
Ecomodest
 
Jasen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Seattle,Wa. USA
Posts: 100

The Van - '97 Chevy Astro AWD cargo van
90 day: 14.03 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts
metro,
yes it is, I keep track of every tank, seriously 95% of my miles are to/from work, same route every day and my mileage is pretty constant, if it drops 1 mpg I can usually contribute it to my driving. I plan to get a scangage, need to budget a couple repairs first.
__________________
Being a mad scientist is not as easy as it looks on TV


  Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2013, 05:37 PM   #5 (permalink)
Not banned yet
 
deejaaa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas Coast, close to Houston
Posts: 907

Blue - '03 Chevy S-10, LS
Thanks: 423
Thanked 265 Times in 212 Posts
i have an ultragauge and love it.
__________________
2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed.
So far: DRL delete, remove bed mount toolbox.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2013, 12:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
Leadfoot to hypermiler
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Cleveland,Tn
Posts: 9

2000 Civic LX - '00 Honda Civic LX
90 day: 39.84 mpg (US)
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by deejaaa View Post
i have an ultragauge and love it.
Glad to hear as I just ordered a UG a couple days ago and can't wait to get it in the mail I need to do some research and see what tips and such I can find on using it properly!
__________________
Sorry, new users are not permitted to post links in their signatures.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 10:01 AM   #7 (permalink)
Not banned yet
 
deejaaa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas Coast, close to Houston
Posts: 907

Blue - '03 Chevy S-10, LS
Thanks: 423
Thanked 265 Times in 212 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 9646gt View Post
Glad to hear as I just ordered a UG a couple days ago and can't wait to get it in the mail I need to do some research and see what tips and such I can find on using it properly!
any reports on the UG? there are a couple of good posts on their site but information is slow. contact through email was real responsive though.
__________________
2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed.
So far: DRL delete, remove bed mount toolbox.
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 11:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
Ecomodest
 
Jasen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Seattle,Wa. USA
Posts: 100

The Van - '97 Chevy Astro AWD cargo van
90 day: 14.03 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts
Worked on my driving technique this last tank, 1.2 mpg increase over previous tank. Eco driving is starting to set in without thinking about it as much. A bit more practice and maybe I can get it up from 15+ closer to 16mpg.
__________________
Being a mad scientist is not as easy as it looks on TV


  Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 04:49 PM   #9 (permalink)
The PRC.
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Elsewhere.
Posts: 5,304
Thanks: 285
Thanked 536 Times in 384 Posts
Well done - technique is the biggest mod you can make

Please post what works best for you and (if you know) why.

__________________
[I]So long and thanks for all the fish.[/I]
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread


Thread Tools




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com