besides not driving at all, carpooling, etc, do you guys know other ways to keep a tank to last longer? from what i've heard from a friend, i should shift at 3x rpm, leave a/c off w/ windows open when driving pretty slow and run a/c while on the highway to decrease drag.

any other ideas?

 

that pretty much sums it up.

 

As AAA and your grandparents will be happy to tell you, maintain proper tire pressures.

 

Shoot...I'm gonna drive for quite a while now that gas is only $2.50 a gallon! I can't remember the last time it was that low around here!

 

oh here we go, /threadjack.

gas here is down to 2.16! holy crap!

 

where did the high gas prices go....

um, if you overinflate your rear by 5psi you can reduce the contact patch of the rear tires... causing less friction on trips... just a thought

 

yeah the gas prices are low now..

 

drive no faster then 35 mph in 5th gear and shift as soon as posible and get into 5th right away just act like theres a egg under the gas peddle

 

I just dont drive at all anymore = ] . gas is only @ 2.37 here anway. 2.52 for premium.

 

holla its 2.50 over here.

and i think theres already a thread like this..

 

WoHoo! Has has been $1.96 here for about a week. I don't care how fast I burn gas now. I wish it was this cheap during the summer when I was hitting up the strip and road course.

However, if you want to save gas, the best thing to do is change the way you use the gas pedal. Like someone said above, act like there is an egg under the accelerator.

Also, I believe 55mph is the "sweet spot" for our car. That speed gives you optimal miles per gallon. Drive as close to that as possible and watch your MPG climb (even if you get passed by everyone else on the road).

 

I would think cruise control would help if you have it, right?

And btw....gas round here is like 2.16....so glad it went down...still I believe it should be under 2 bucks though....

 

i've noticed a slight increase in my mileage in the last 2 tanks since i got an oil change. if it means anything i went from cheap dealer oil to M1 sythetic

 

Wait until elections are over. Gas prices always fall before elections and then shoot right back up afterwards. Let's all thank the government for making us think that 2.20 for gas is cheap!

 

x2

 

Also, try to keep the engine in the 2200-2600 RPM range. This is a good range... I find that anything under 2k is wasteful.

Remember its not always as simple as getting into 5th as quickly as possible.

 

Avoid the drive thru and park it and go in to get your grub

 

Driving with windows open is not great for gas mileage. Just think about how much air circulates around your head while they're open..

Windows closed. A/C off (weather permitting). Cruise control. Avoid speeding on the highway (doing the speed limit (yes 55-60) will give you a LARGE increase in MPG). Shift around 3K. Don't stomp on the gas pedal. Driving in really hot weather (90+ degrees) will also hinder your MPG. Cool/Dry weather is better for combustion.

 

they say if you run your car around 60 mph you are getting the best mpg.. gas down here is 1.94

 

Well, you're going to get better MPG at 60mph then 80mph on the highway. That's a definite.