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Welcome to EM, Manny. You'll see your most effective, immediate, and free mpg increases from simply slowing down. My SE-R and xB get 26 and 32 mpg going 70 mph, respectively. Slowing down to 55, they get 38 and 40 mpg, respectively. That's about a 30% improvement in fuel economy just from slowing down.
Use your momentum, so once you get your beasts rolling, you keep them rolling as long as possible. Let up on the gas half a mile before stoplights and stop signs. Most people still have their foot on the gas half a block before stops that they know are there.
Experiment with tire inflation. Tests show that maximum sidewall pressure gives good mpg returns.
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Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
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49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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