I finally broke 50 mpg in my Jetta. It took almost a year of doing things to try to improve my fuel economy. I used to average about 42 mpg, now I average about 48. My all-time high for one tank is now 52.33 mpg. Here are the things I have done to improve my economy:
1. Slow Down! (I try to drive 55 mph everywhere I go.)
2. Use premium fuel. This is NOT important on a gas engine unless your engine is designed for it. It is VERY important in a diesel.
3. Switched to a lightweight, low-friction engine oil. (Elf Evolution CRV 0w30)
4. Advanced my injection timing.
5. Monitor tire pressure, and run max psi (51 psi)
6. Use low rolling resistance tires. (I run Michellin Energy MXV4)
7. Don't use air conditioning in the summer.
So there you have it. If EVERYONE could do things to improve their fuel economy this much, we could stop importing oil from the Middle East. (of course, we really CAN'T do that, but we COULD import less)
Just something to think about.
Frugally,
Ryan
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Or we could actually make use of the existing more environmentally friendly solutions, that do exist and do work. Just ask Willie Nelson!
I agree. However, there isn't enough of that stuff to go around. :^( There are good people working on the problem, by making Biodiesel from algae and all kinds of things. But the number 1 thing we can all do at the moment is conserve.
That's one part of it, and I contribute by using public transportation whenever possible, and biking. Our government could try to help too, but they're not interested, their interests are in the oil industry.
51 psi! Holy blowout Batman!
Is that cold or hot?
I would have posted sooner, but I had to type "gxbzgkpk" to verify. THanks a lot Oli.
Yeah, 51 psi. That is the max rating for the tire, cold.
I also now run 51 psi in my new tires: The WR by Nokian. These tires are awesome. The traction in the snow is unparalelled by pretty much any other all-season tire, they are low rolling resistance, and they have a full-depth tread (12/32") The Energies I used to have only had a 9/32" tread.
The ride is slightly harsher with the higher pressure, but the result is around 2-3 mpg increase in economy. (compared to 30 psi)
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