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Forum: Hypermiling

08-03-2017, 04:09 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

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Posted By R.I.D.E.

Grandpa on my fathers side died in 1946. He was a...

Grandpa on my fathers side died in 1946. He was a state policeman in Virginia when they had a total of 7 early 1920s, during prohibition, when the bootleggers had armored cars and machine guns (think...

Forum: Hypermiling

08-02-2017, 03:34 PM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

Today I made a left turn off a 45 mph divided 4...

Today I made a left turn off a 45 mph divided 4 lane after exiting a 55 mph limited access 4 lane like an Interstate.
1 left turn (we have flashing yellows when the through lanes are green)
A...

Forum: Hypermiling

08-01-2017, 03:58 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

It was illegal in Virginia, coasting with the...

It was illegal in Virginia, coasting with the engine off, but they stand on weak grounds as far as legal precedence when a Prius does the same thing automatically and almost any time you're driving...

Forum: Hypermiling

07-31-2017, 05:01 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

At those speeds engine off coasting is your best...

At those speeds engine off coasting is your best tool for significant improvement. Bottom line, when utilized properly, it should make a significant difference. I run 50 psi in my tires which makes a...

Forum: Hypermiling

07-30-2017, 06:54 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

If they had ever brought your Honda into the USA,...

If they had ever brought your Honda into the USA, I WOULD OWN ONE. The 1.2 idsi engine in your fit was tested and found to be very close to the efficiency of the original CIVIC VX lean burn engine,...

Forum: Hypermiling

07-30-2017, 06:50 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

And yes, even in the above scenario, I use engine...

And yes, even in the above scenario, I use engine off coasting. I have no problem with my 1950 pound car when it comes to steering and brakes. The power steering and brakes are assisted. I would...

Forum: Hypermiling

07-30-2017, 06:35 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

I find my best fuel mileage at speeds over 50 mph...

I find my best fuel mileage at speeds over 50 mph involves using my situation to my advantage. At one point in my local routes there is a major artery, built in 1957, that during the heaviest traffic...

Forum: Hypermiling

07-30-2017, 06:27 AM

Replies: 28

Disappointing highway mileage.

Views: 7,571

Posted By R.I.D.E.

It's hard to beat the exponential cost of...

It's hard to beat the exponential cost of aerodynamic drag. Bottom line is every mile requires more energy the faster you go, twice as fast, four times the energy.
The more efficiently your car is...

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