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Poll: MPG before and after hypermiling
I would like to conduct a an informal poll to see the MPG benefits people are obtaining from hypermiling.
I'd like to try to limit this as much as possible to gains obtained exclusively through driver technique. I believe most hypermilers will utilize other basic techniques when they start hypermiling, including but not limited to increasing tire pressure, reducing unneeded weight, performing scheduled maintenance, etc. The only thing I wish to specifically exclude are physical mods, such as aerodynamic or engine mods. Additional guages (scanguage, vacuum pressure, etc) are, allowed. Please list the following information. (feel free to cut and paste) General info Car mfgr: Car model/body style: Year: Engine size (displacement/cyl): Transmission type (auto/manual): MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: MPG currently achieved: Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Miles driven per year: List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Many thanks in advance. Hopefully we can get enough response in this thread to make it a stickey! |
Car Info:
Car Make: Toyota Car Model/Body Style: Corolla Sedan S Model Year: 2007 Engine Size: 1.8L 4 Cylinder Transmission: Automatic MPG Info (averages only): MPG before hypermiling: 30 MPG @ 75 MPH MPG currently achieved: 43 MPG @ 55 MPH Specifics: Location of primary driving (country/state): San Joaquin County, CA, USA Miles driven per year: Roughly 15,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Stopped accelerating past 2,000 RPM's (unless in an emergency situation, i.e. merging too slowly :turtle:) and cruising on the highway at 55 MPH. **I should also note that I have upsized my rims and tires, 17 x 7.5 rims with 225/45/17 tires. Stock size is 15 x 5.5 rims with 195/65/15 tires.** |
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Car mfgr: Pontiac Car model/body style: Vibe Year: 2004 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8L Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 27.5 MPG currently achieved: 41.0 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Florida Miles driven per year: 36000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Slowed to speed limit, coasting to redlights, Engine off @ idle. Inflated Tires to 50psi, added Acetone to fuel 1mL per gallon currently. |
1996 Honda Civic Sedan
1.6L manual 5-speed Before: city: 33-35 mpg highway: 37-39 mpg After: city or on the highway: 60 mpg Mainly in Texas. About 10,000 miles a year. Mods: Scangauge, partial grille block, tires 60 psi Techniques: Pulse & Glide, engine-off coasting, Pulse & Glide, engine off at lights, extreme anticipation of conditions, route selection, Pulse & Glide, highway speeds down to 55-60, low rpm, etc... |
Honda
Civic CX 92 1.5L/I-4 M5 MPG average before hypermiling: 44mpg (winter), 49mpg (summer) in mostly highway driving. MPG achieved by hypermiling before installing aero mods: 52mpg (winter) 60mpg (summer) Location of primary driving (country/state): USA/NC Miles driven per year: 35,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve hypermiling MPG: DWB, DWL, EOC, RPM's below 2000, max speed 60mph, preferred speed 40-50mph, raised tire psi from 34 to 48. Since aeromodding my car, my preferred speed is 60-65,mph and am getting 65mpg (winter), 75mpg (summer). |
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Car Make: Nissan Car Model/Body Style: Altima Model Year: 2000 Engine Size: 2.4L 4 Cylinder Transmission: Manual MPG Info (averages only):** all city driving** MPG before hypermiling: 22 MPG ( was a winter average for Dec 07) MPG currently achieved: 30 MPG (last 2 tanks average) Specifics: Location of primary driving (country/state): Atlanta, USA Miles driven per year: Roughly 15,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Slowed to speed limit, EOC (engine off coasting) to redlights/Stops, Engine off @ idle. Opprotunity parking. Minimum engine warm up time ( start and go) |
peterj -
(good thread!) General info Car mfgr: Saturn Car model/body style: SW2 Year: 1999 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.9L/I4 Transmission type (auto/manual): manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 31 MPG currently achieved: 41 (32% gain) Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Los Angeles, California Miles driven per year: over 23,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - Scangauge I - Drive like a granny - Economy 5th gear swap - (Mild engine on) pulse and glide - Occasional EOC, driving off-peak - WAI/HAI (Warm/Hot Air Intake) - LRR tires one size up from stock. CarloSW2 |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Camry LE Year: 1996 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.2L / Inline 4 Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 22MPG MPG currently achieved: 31.5MPG (50% over epa) Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Atlanta, GA Miles driven per year: 15,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - DWL (driving with load) - DWB (driving w/o brakes) - Hold to speed limits - Release gas pedal when accelerating to encourage upshifting from auto tranny - accelerate like a granny - 100KM/h on highways |
Car mfgr: Honda
Car model/body style:Civic LX Year: Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.7L/ 4cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling:33 MPG currently achieved: 45.5, but not JUST because of hypermiling Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Wisconsin Miles driven per year: 15,000 - mostly city and rural List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - Scanguage - DWB - DWL - EOC - Tire pressure max on sidewall - Route testing - Drive no faster than 45, unless on freeway - Release gas pedal when accelerating to encourage upshifting from auto tranny - Accelerate like a granny - Select parking spaces to max FE - Lots of mods - SUMMER GAS SURE HELPS! |
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Car mfgr: Plymouth Car model/body style: Neon SOHC Year: 1995 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.0L / Inline 4 Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto 3spd MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 30MPG MPG currently achieved: 36MPG Specifics. Mostly rural commuting, 70-50mph Pulse and glide using hills Engine off at long lights Car is lowered about an inch due to spring sag. Tires at 40psi Basically it take me no longer to get to work but I am getting better mileage! |
Car mfgr: Chevy
Car model/body style: Malibu LS Year: 2005 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 3.5L / 6cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (estimates from memory, check every tank, but never recorded) MPG before hypermiling: 30 MPG currently achieved: 33-34 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Arizona Miles driven per year: 36,000 last year, 20-30% city, the res freeway List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG:
I ordered a ScanGauge II on Sunday, we'll see what I learn from playing with that. I'm pretty happy to be able to pull 30+ mpg from a decent sized car with a V6 and slushbox tranny. The whole hypermiling thing is fun in a sense of seeing how good you can do, but it's kind of tough for me. Work pays the gas for my traveling, so driving slow and saving gas costs me time and doesn't save me money, although I get some satisfaction from being less wasteful. |
Note: NOT all technique...
Car mfgr: Acura Car model/body style: Integra LS, 3-Door Year: 1998 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8L / I-4 Transmission type (auto/manual): 4-Speed Automatic with locking torque converter and "Hill Logic Control" MPG info: MPG before hypermiling: 24-25 MPG currently achieved: 34 Specifics: Location of primary driving (country/state): Kansas City Area Miles driven per year: ~15,000 Mods/Tools: *Max timing advance *Winter Grille Block *Transmission-Throttle Cable Tightened to Max Limit *Cruise Control Throttle-Limiting System (CCTLS) (limits maximum throttle in cruise) *Temperature-Adjustable Air Intake -- Target = 100F (WAI) *PCV Bypass Oil Catch Bottle *ScanGuage-II Monitoring and Feedback *Synthetic Transmission Fluid Change *Davis CarChip E/X OBD-II DataLogger *Seafoam Cleanse x3 (Manifold); x1 Crankcase *192-Degree Thermostat (170 = Stock) *LRR Michelin MXV4-Plus XSE Tires *Tire Over-Inflation *OEM Engine Block Heater (with timer) *Antenna Mod *Exhaust manifold heat shield delete (for under-hood heat: intake, etc.) *Splash Guard Delete x4 with underbody pans behind the rear wheels Technique: *Moderate Acceleration to 35 (TC lockup), with throttle-lift shifts *Gradual Acceleration after TC lockup *Light Timing / DWB *DWL / Pulse-Glide (hills only) *Corridor Effect *Manual A/C operation when needed, or vent-only / windows cracked on highway -- down in town *Coast, Coast, Coast... *Minimal EOC (messes with the transmission computer and the TC lockup calcs) *Lower Highway Cruising Speed *Engine-off idle (if >1 Minute) *Downshift on decel (if necessary) to keep engine speeds in DFCO range I think that covers most of it :o RH77 |
Car mfgr: CHEVROLET
Car model/body style: CAVALIER Year: 1999 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.2/4CYL Transmission type (auto/manual): AUTO MPG info (averages only) 20/28/23 EPA MPG before hypermiling: 30 (I HAVE ALWAYS DRIVEN VERY LIGHTLY) MPG currently achieved: 36 MPG LAST TANK Specifics USE OF EOC, DWL, DRIVE 45-55MPH ON COMMUTE, HAVE REMOVED SPARE TIRE, ALL UNNECESSARY JUNK FROM CAR, FRONT GRILLE BLOCK INSTALLED, REMOVED RADIO ANTENNA. NO IDLING AT LIGHTS- ENGINE OFF! NO A/C. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. TIRES AT 44PSI. Location of primary driving (country/state):US/KY-IN (85% HIGHWAY) Miles driven per year: 10,000 |
Car mfgr: Toyota
Car model/body style: Corolla VE Year: 1998 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8L / 4 Cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): 3spd Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 29 (probably lower, didn't really keep track) MPG currently achieved: 42 (not an average, but its the first hypermiling tank :) ) Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): USA/Maine & Upstate NY Miles driven per year: ~8,000 (I don't drive much at college, maybe <10mi/wk) List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Scanguage II DWL / Pulse & Glide EOC to red lights / stopsigns EOC on long glides tires to 40 PSI SRI (Short ram Intake, also known as a hot or warm air intake) Pulstar Pulse plugs Potential Parking No A/C + Windows up on highway Rear Window MPG Sign! |
Car mfgr: Chevrolet
Car model/body style: Metro 2dr hatchback Base Year: 1999 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 993 (1 liter), 3 cyl. Transmission type (auto/manual): Manual 5 speed MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 43 mpg MPG currently achieved: 56+ mpg Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): USA, Colorado Miles driven per year: 30,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Scanguage, P&G, Nice-ON, Avanced ignition timing, 87/91 octane (every other tank) |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Corolla S (compact sedan) Year: 2005 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8L Transmission type (auto/manual): auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 25 MPG currently achieved: 34 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): San Diego, California Miles driven per year: 7,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: driving SLOWER, light on the pedal to maintain low RPMs, non-aggressive acceleration, timing green lights, coasting to stops (engine ON) instead of accelerating towards them, pulse & glide on the freeway (engine ON), pushing my car out of the driveway instead of starting the car first, not using the A/C, maintaining constant throttle (instead of constant speed), when on freeway--"driving without brakes" all mods to my technique...none to my car |
Car mfgr: Toyota/Scion
Car model/body style: xA hatchback Year: 2006 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L 4cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): automatic MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 33 MPG currently achieved: 38 no SGII; 41 with SGII Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): California, USA Miles driven per year: 12,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - slow down more - get to max gear sooner and find "sweet spot" quicker; fuel-cut when possible - neutral-on coasting - no A/C - avoid highways if possbile - reverse into driveway - park in pull-outs or pull-throughs - use Scangauge - blocked decorative divots - partial grill blocks - removed antenna - pumped tires up to 40psi EDIT: updated with SGII tank MPG after calibration. I'm usine NICE-ON more now and it compensates for some of those pesky stoplights. |
Car mfgr: Scion
Car model/body style: xB Year: 2004 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L 4cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): manual MPG info (averages only) 31mpg MPG before hypermiling: 35mpg @70mpg MPG currently achieved: 39mpg @65mpg Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Bayarea, CA Miles driven per year: 30,000 miles List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Tools/mod: upper grill blocked pumping tires @44psi, using 5W30 motor oil technique: DWL, timing lights, driving with 5th gear over 35mph (less than 2krpm), drafting behind any size of truck if possible, coasting with neutral (not much chance of doing that providing poor aerodynamic of xB and fast speed in bayarea freeway), engine off @ long light, no warm up (since driving very slow already), running in racing line, accelerate slowly, light on pedal, windows up above 40mph, A/C on only in freeway speed. |
Car mfgr: Toyota
Car model/body style: Corolla LE Year:2005 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8 L/4 cyl. Transmission type (auto/manual): auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 31 MPG currently achieved: 41 (last 3 tanks) Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): NJ Miles driven per year: 12,000 (was 24,000 until January) List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: - Slow down - coast often - minor EOC - Engine off at lights - upper grill block - slightly overinflated tires (36 vs 32) - unintended passenger mirror delete - less A/C usage |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Echo Year: 2000 Engine size (displacement/cyl): Transmission type (auto/manual): manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: approx. 32-34 MPG currently achieved: 46.83 on most recent tank (second tank of hypermiling) Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Cincinnati, OH Miles driven per year: 12,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Coasting in neutral and in EOC; avoiding highway driving; no a/c; no idling; park face out. No SGii yet, but I want to get one. |
Mine is ALL technique. I really haven't modified the car at all (well, anything that would change MPG anyway)
1989 Honda Civic Hatch Std 1.5L 16-valve fuel Injection Manual 4-speed Previous (~34mpg average) Current (~53mpg average of 2 tanks) I pretty much only drive to work and back, 14.4 miles one way, 5 days a week. Miles/Year: about 7000 Hypermiling techniques: DWL, DWB Lots of EOC & some neutral coasting Generally 60-50, but I'll drop to 40 before a pulse if there's no one behind me. Max speed 60mph No A/C (doesn't have one) No idling Pull-through parking whenever possible No real instrumentation (not even a tachometer!) I can usually coast about 6 miles of my 14 mile trip every day. |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Tacoma Year: 1998 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 4 cyc/ 2.7l Transmission type (auto/manual): 5 speed manual 4x4 MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling:19-21 on average MPG currently achieved:27-29 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): logan wv to welch wv 130 mile round trip to work each day on mainly 2 lane roads 25-55 mpg. across 3 mountains, and several towns Miles driven per year: 40kish alot.(plus i have 2 other cars) List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: 40 psi tires. sgII some oecing doing the speed limit neutral coasting almost no a/c ( i work at night not needed) dwl |
Car mfgr: Honda
Car model/body style: Civic VP Year: 2000 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.6L/4 cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 29 MPG currently achieved: 41 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Western New York Miles driven per year: 20,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Easy accelerations, coast to stops, leaving buffers between me and car ahead to avoid braking, staying close to speed limit, engine off at idle, trying to maintain a steady throttle position, full tune up on car, tires hyperflated to 38 psi (now trying 40psi), covered fake vents on front bumper, partial grill block, added cruise control for long trips. I use ScanGauge II heavily. |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Pickup Year: 1994 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.4 l / 4 cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): manual Pretty much a stock truck, still has mudflaps MPG before hypermiling: 25 mpg MPG currently achieved: upper 30's Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): SW MI Miles driven per year: 5000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: EOC = Engine off coasting EOC while motor is cold! EOC 35 mph - 55mph with 5th gear EOC 25 mph - 55mph with 4rth and 5th gear EOC 25 mph - 40 mph with 4rth gear Chug along at 35 mph in 5th or 25 mph in 4rth gear in low speed zones When you are on a four lane road, EOC for sure When you are on busy 2 lane roads, chug along at 3 under the speed limit Light timing Slow coasting to stops with motor off Choose country roads with few stop signs and little traffic Tire pressure 40 psi Never exceed 55mph Cruising speed in 55 mph zone is 52mph Shift at low rpms, just a blip of the throttle in the lower gears Use torque of motor at low rpms, never wind it out Learn the roads, avoid speeding up just before a hill with a stop sign beyond it Motor off at lights Fast turns to preserve momentum Force people to pass by slowing down when there is passing opportunity I wear an odd hat so people think I am nuts or old I enjoy how I am saving gas in my own vehicle plus the 20 behind me |
Car mfgr: Hyundai
Car model/body style: Accent GL Year: 2001 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.6 Transmission type (auto/manual): M MPG before hypermiling: 32mpg City - 35mpg Highway MPG currently achieved: 40mpg City - ?????mpg Highway |
Car mfgr: Scion
Car model/body style: TC Coupe Year: 2006 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.4 Ltr. Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 31 @ 65MPH (28 @ 75MPH) (25 @ 65MPH towing my boat):D MPG currently achieved: 38 @ 55MPH Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Temecula, CA to San Diego, CA and back every Monday through Friday Miles driven per year: 39000ish List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: 55MPH @ 2100 RPMs on the hwy using cruise control - coast down every hill I can, sometimes with the engine off if it feels safe to do so - coast to stop lights with engine off - turn off engine at long lights - close all windows & sunroof while @ 55MPH - don't use the AC..yet - tires are at recommended pressure - car is stock except for trailer hitch and fog lights |
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Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Echo 4dr Year: 2000 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L/4 cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): manual 5 MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 40 MPG currently achieved: 50 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): VT/NH Miles driven per year: 7500 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: drive on slower roads, shift 1-3-5 while accelerating, shift into 5th at 25mph when not climbing hills, neutral coasting down hills, SGII, leave the AC off most of the time, keeping tires inflated. One negative is that I'm currently wearing out a set of snow tires. With all the hills around here, where I'm driving makes a big difference. I basically use my car to drive to work, to a farm to pick up milk once a week, and to the dump on weekends. Out to the farm and back I average about 58mpg, commuting was 48 there and 51 back (my company moved to a new location last week and I haven't yet done a "normal" commute to the new location), and somewhat lower going out to the dump (around 45, I think). I've used the SGII to determine that I can shift into 5th at 25mph, and that I do the best between 35 and 45mph, so I try to stay in that range when I can. |
Hi,
Before, 37mpg+ average (over three years, winter and summer) Now, my 90 day average is 44mpg+. Before, my high was 41.8mpg and now it is 47.7mpg. About a 6-7mpg spread for each. Oh, before I started ecodriving, the most miles on a tank was 427.1. Now 509.3 miles -- an increase of 84.9 miles! |
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Car mfgr: Land Rover Car model/body style: LR3 HSE Year: 2006 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 4.4L V8 Transmission type (auto/manual): Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 16.3 MPG currently achieved: 21.6 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Orange, Los Angeles County, CA, USA Miles driven per year: 23,400 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: 55 m.p.h. max speed, lower (to approach best mileage m.p.h. of about 41 m.p.h.) where possible EOC Traffic management to conserve energy Shut off engine at lights longer than 20 seconds No drive throughs Drafting (where possible, estimate about 3% of freeway miles) Maximum tire inflation Choice of when to drive where possible Conserve energy on turns Coast through stop signs where safe |
Car mfgr: Toyota
Car model/body style:Tacoma Reg Cab 2WD Year:2003 Engine size (displacement/cyl):2.4L Transmission type (auto/manual):4-Speed Auto MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: <20mpg city / 22mpg hwy MPG currently achieved: 24mpg city / 29mpg hwy Location of primary driving (country/state): San Francisco, CA Miles driven per year:15,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: -Slow acceleration -Cruise and time stops, try to keep momentum -55mph freeway speeds when possible -Cost in neutral on long slopes -ScanGaugeII -Leave to places earlier to keep patience! |
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Car Make: Honda Car Model/Body Style:City Sedan Model Year: 2004 Engine Size: 1.5L 4 Cylinder Transmission: 5 speed Manual MPG Info (averages only): MPG before hypermiling: 35 MPG MPG currently achieved: 42 MPG Specifics: Location of primary driving (country/state): India/Uttar Pradesh/Noida, Miles driven per year: Roughly 10,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: 1. Pump up tires to 50 PSI 2. Remove all removable weight from the boot, including spare tire 3. Use ICE-OFF coasting whenever I can, including city driving conditions (actually not very difficult doing this in city, as speeding opportunities are less anyways, so coast peacefully :p ) 4. Anticipate traffic and modified driving to avoid momentum loss by braking 5. Accelerate like a Great-Granny (Was Granny-like in using throttle earlier too, but now it is worse ;-) 6. Never exceed 2k rpm 7. Used bump-starting >90% of starts from ICE-OFF coasting using that great technique posted by MetroMPG - feather touch in 5th to get the ICE going, then speed match and put in gear needed. |
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Car mfgr: Volkswagen Car model/body style: New Beetle Year: 1998 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.0L 4cyl Transmission type (auto/manual): manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 27mpg MPG currently achieved: 32mpg Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): USA/Arizona Miles driven per year: 10000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Adjusted the nut behind the wheel. (Engine on neutral coasting, do the speed limit, cruise control, driving without brakes, limited drafting {they don't do the speed limit}). I recently acquired a ScanGuage for my birthday and have been trying the educated right foot version of cruise control. As well as more pulse and glide. |
Car mfgr: Hyundai
Car model/body style: Tucson Year: 2006 Engine size (displacement/cyl): V6 Transmission type (auto/manual): Manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 20 MPG currently achieved: 22 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): NY (USA) Miles driven per year: 20,000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Just taking it slower in general. Coasting in neutral (engine on) down hills when its safe. |
Car mfgr: Chevrolet
Car model/body style: S10 Extended Cab Year: 2003 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 2.2L 4 cylinder Transmission type (auto/manual): 5 Speed Manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 26 MPG currently achieved: 30.1 Last Tank Location of primary driving (country/state): Work commuter. Occasionally pull a light trailer or haul things for the house. Improvement Techniques: Scan GaugeII Tires to 45 PSI Partial Grill Block Full Synthetic Motor Oil Radical change in driving style as learned from the Scan Gauge. |
I stole your formatting style Super22LL!
Car mfgr: Toyota Car model/body style: Yaris 3 door Year: 2008 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.5L VVT 4 cylinder Transmission type (auto/manual): 5-Speed Manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: EPA: 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, 32 mpg combined. I tried hypermiling from day 1 so do not have a before picture. First 5 tanks averaged 41 mpg. MPG currently achieved: none under 47.73 MPG last 6 tanks, 44.7 average for 10,500 miles. Location of primary driving (country/state): Nawth Kackalacky. 30 miles to work (60 miles/day), 15 miles 2-lane, 15 miles 6-lane raceway Improvement Techniques: Scan GaugeII – Installed the day I brought the Yaris home. Tires to 44 PSI – one week after Yaris arrived full upper Grill Block 5w-20 Synthetic Motor Oil – at 10,000 miles DWL DWB Engine on Coasting Engine off Coasting Ridge riding 10 under the 65 mph posted speed on raceway 50-55 in 55 zones 40-45 in the 45 zones Starting to P&G Driving like Miss Daisy likes it done |
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Car mfgr: Scion Car model/body style: xD Year: 2008 Engine size (displacement/cyl): 1.8L Transmission type (auto/manual): Manual MPG info (averages only) MPG before hypermiling: 27.5 MPG currently achieved: 45.0 Specifics Location of primary driving (country/state): Florida Miles driven per year: 50000 List all tools/techniques used to achieve current MPG: Slowed to speed limit, coasting to redlights, Engine off @ idle. Inflated Tires to 55psi. Added new car data. |
I started with a good 50/50 mix of city/highway to work... was getting a range of 30-32MPG (not driving ecofriendly on the highway)
started new job, all city and a "shorter" drive... FE started to drop down to about 25ish as the car doesn't reach operating temp for a good portion of the drive :( and that is with #200 worth of tools in the trunk and mostly "hill climbing" to and from work. Hypermiling I've pushed my FE back to 28mpg and I think I have pushed it yet again to over 30... waiting on my next fill up, but my fuel gauge is showing more in the tank than I had last month with the same number of miles (hopefully that doesn't mean my gauge has stopped working right LOL) Car needs a lot of fine tuning awaits to get the MPGs up for city driving, but hypermiling definately is helping :) |
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