Hyper Mileing

Da Klugs · 11-06-2008, 07:56 PM

Been reading up on folks that take Prius's et al and get 100-200 miles MPG. Pretty amazing. I checked what my mileage was the other day on my daily 3.5 mile commute... `12.8. Arrgh.

Tonight decided to try and "hypermile" and see how much better mileage the trip computer would yield. Kept it below 1800 RPM (car wont upshift even with the paddles below this RPM) when I was paying attention. Got up to the speed limits and cruised.

Got delayed exiting the lot and had to do a full stop.
Made the right OK.
Made the right on to the N/S without having to full stop.
Made the first light, missed the second had to stop.
Made the third light.
Made the left without having to stop.
Neighborhood cruise was smooth.

18.8

Pretty amazing the difference between "normal" and if not hyper at least paying attention mileing. Gonna make it a daily commute game.

cbsmokin · 11-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Just be safe, don't draft an 18 wheeler or anything like that.

chippewastud79 · 11-06-2008, 08:06 PM

My fiance has been doing this for quite sometime and is getting over 30 in her daily commute.

I hate moving slow, but it sure does work

webjunkie · 11-06-2008, 08:07 PM

It's amazing how much better mpg you can get from your car when you're not always flooring it. I remember my wife and I were heading to a concert in Denver and when we left the car said we had half a tank. She pretty much kept the pedal in the carpet the whole way there. Less than a fourth of a tank left. I drove with a very relaxed manner (it's not like I'm going to get locked out of my own apartment if I take to long) on the way back and barely made a dent.

smitdavi · 11-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Thankfully, I can drive how ever I please and I average 28.5. When I really pay attention I can push 37 mpg on the highway. I've read a few articles about hyper mileing...it's pretty interesting

MTB996 · 11-06-2008, 08:45 PM

To me, driving my car to maximize mileage is like smoking Swishers to save money. Nothing makes me smile like minimizing my mpg on my way to work.

poker · 11-06-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

To me, driving my car to maximize mileage is like smoking Swishers to save money. Nothing makes me smile like minimizing my mpg on my way to work.

=going downhill with the engine off I think I get around 20mpg. Damn 4.10 gears. LOL

smitdavi · 11-06-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

=going downhill with the engine off I think I get around 20mpg. Damn 4.10 gears. LOL

With a tail wind right you can squeeze a few extra miles right

4WheelVFR · 11-06-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

=going downhill with the engine off I think I get around 20mpg. Damn 4.10 gears. LOL

The S2000 with 4.57's still got 25 mpg...and that was with multiple, daily 9000 rpm shifts.

I need another one, but it won't fit in the garage...yet.

Jay Hemingway · 11-06-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

The S2000 with 4.57's still got 25 mpg...and that was with multiple, daily 9000 rpm shifts.

I need another one, but it won't fit in the garage...yet.

you can get a few more MPG's in that thing, being on the tail end of my WRX!

4WheelVFR · 11-06-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Hemingway

you can get a few more MPG's in that thing, being on the tail end of my WRX!

It's like being on S2Ki.com again. I need pics of the Scooby now. Unless you are modded, I'd give you a run for your money.

I don't have it any more and the Pathfinder is on everybody's tail end. I've seen faster bicycles. The Pathfinder is a great SUV though. Very reliable and will go almost anywhere. I haven't been hypermileing, but being conscious of my driving took my MPG from an avg. of 12-13 to 15-16. 2-4 mpg is a big difference on that side of the spectrum.

poker · 11-06-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

The S2000 with 4.57's still got 25 mpg...and that was with multiple, daily 9000 rpm shifts.

I need another one, but it won't fit in the garage...yet.

4.57's, 9K shifts and 25mpg? whoa!
My car must suck then

4WheelVFR · 11-06-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

4.57's, 9K shifts and 25mpg? whoa!
My car must suck then

Somehow I doubt it. My Mom had a stock S2K and got over 30 mpg on the highway regularly. It's a fantastic car, just not a drag racer.

poker · 11-06-2008, 09:28 PM

I want one of these

Smart car with a Suzuki GSXR motor in it. I just want it for the sound LOL!!!

The Smartuki!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7OtQgEFOI

smitdavi · 11-06-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

I want one of these

Smart car with a Suzuki GSXR motor in it. I just want it for the sound LOL!!!

The Smartuki!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7OtQgEFOI

WOW...that is awesome. Some of the other videos are really cool

Da Klugs · 11-06-2008, 09:45 PM

4400 lbs 350 horse.

Get about 27MPG @ 70 on the highway which wa a pleasant surprize. Just something fun to do on the way to and from work. Gonna try and break 20MPG.

SeanGAR · 11-06-2008, 09:53 PM

If I watch it and drive the limit I get over 40. Normal driving I get 35. If I drive 80+ on the highway that drops to 32 or so. Not bad for an 18 year old shatbox with 314K on it.

Da Klugs · 11-06-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

If I watch it and drive the limit I get over 40. Normal driving I get 35. If I drive 80 on the highway that drops to 32 or so. Not bad for an 18 year old shatbox with 314K on it.

You are a blessing to the planet.

11-06-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

To me, driving my car to maximize mileage is like smoking Swishers to save money. Nothing makes me smile like minimizing my mpg on my way to work.

Amen, some things on life you just can't skimp.

My Camaro does better on the highway then my Civic. My camaro isn't bad on the milage at all, the civic... not so much.

I've managed to do the math out on hop laps I do around 8 miles a gallon 1.8 good for econ? Not when I'm done with it

jkim05 · 11-06-2008, 10:08 PM

I hover around the 20 mpg mark in my v8 4runner, not bad I think for that car. I like to try to max out my gas mileage. It's a fun game.

11-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#1
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Hyper Mileing Been reading up on folks that take Prius's et al and get 100-200 miles MPG. Pretty amazing. I checked what my mileage was the other day on my daily 3.5 mile commute... `12.8. Arrgh. Tonight decided to try and "hypermile" and see how much better mileage the trip computer would yield. Kept it below 1800 RPM (car wont upshift even with the paddles below this RPM) when I was paying attention. Got up to the speed limits and cruised. Got delayed exiting the lot and had to do a full stop. Made the right OK. Made the right on to the N/S without having to full stop. Made the first light, missed the second had to stop. Made the third light. Made the left without having to stop. Neighborhood cruise was smooth. 18.8 Pretty amazing the difference between "normal" and if not hyper at least paying attention mileing. Gonna make it a daily commute game. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-06-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: Hyper Mileing Just be safe, don't draft an 18 wheeler or anything like that. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

11-06-2008, 08:06 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Hyper Mileing My fiance has been doing this for quite sometime and is getting over 30 in her daily commute. I hate moving slow, but it sure does work __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-06-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
webjunkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: Hyper Mileing It's amazing how much better mpg you can get from your car when you're not always flooring it. I remember my wife and I were heading to a concert in Denver and when we left the car said we had half a tank. She pretty much kept the pedal in the carpet the whole way there. Less than a fourth of a tank left. I drove with a very relaxed manner (it's not like I'm going to get locked out of my own apartment if I take to long) on the way back and barely made a dent.

11-06-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Hyper Mileing Thankfully, I can drive how ever I please and I average 28.5. When I really pay attention I can push 37 mpg on the highway. I've read a few articles about hyper mileing...it's pretty interesting

11-06-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Hyper Mileing To me, driving my car to maximize mileage is like smoking Swishers to save money. Nothing makes me smile like minimizing my mpg on my way to work.

11-06-2008, 09:28 PM	#14
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Hyper Mileing I want one of these Smart car with a Suzuki GSXR motor in it. I just want it for the sound LOL!!! The Smartuki! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7OtQgEFOI __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

11-06-2008, 09:45 PM	#16
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Hyper Mileing 4400 lbs 350 horse. Get about 27MPG @ 70 on the highway which wa a pleasant surprize. Just something fun to do on the way to and from work. Gonna try and break 20MPG. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-06-2008, 09:53 PM	#17
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Hyper Mileing If I watch it and drive the limit I get over 40. Normal driving I get 35. If I drive 80+ on the highway that drops to 32 or so. Not bad for an 18 year old shatbox with 314K on it. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

11-06-2008, 10:08 PM	#20
jkim05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 519 Trading: (17)	Re: Hyper Mileing I hover around the 20 mpg mark in my v8 4runner, not bad I think for that car. I like to try to max out my gas mileage. It's a fun game.