Comments on: How to be a hypermiler

By: Cath

Cath — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:57:20 +0000

I’ve heard one delivery company plans out trips so they only make turns to the right, so they don’t have to wait for oncoming traffic. Makes sense…

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:14:27 +0000

@Brett, you could always calculate by hand what your MPGs are. It’s not hard. Next time you fill your tank reset the trip gauge. Then, the next time you fill up, divide the number of miles on your trip gauge by the number of gallons you filled up with. Reset your trip gauge, repeat.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:10:24 +0000

Exactly what I needed. I heard about hypermiling on Good Morning America and wanted to learn more about how to be a hypermiler. This hit the spot! Also heading over to MPG Meters to purchase one of those gauges too as I have an older car and have no clue what my gas mileage is.

Thanks!

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By: 42

42 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:39:23 +0000

I disagree that downhill coasting is less efficient that leaving the car in gear; the point is to preserve or increase speed and if the engine is engaged with the throttle closed you are slowing the car down and losing energy from pumping losses. if I can maintain 65 coasting, why not? the amount of fuel used for idling is miniscule, and I have no idea if the injectors in my car shut off or not under negative engine load. I do know that my mpg has gone from 23 to 34!

I don’t think coasting in neutral (manual trans) is at all risky esp. going downhill on a restricted highway; you still have brakes, and you need to be careful about doing it on surface streets. shutting off the engine while moving? absolutely a bad idea.

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By: Riley

Riley — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:33:38 +0000

Regarding how to be a hypermiler, another real life tip that anyone can use in their vehicle. The use of synthetic oil combined with high quality properly inflated tires will usually add 2-4 MPG to a car’s mileage.