Another 1000 mile tank!
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Another 1000 mile tank!
Just filled up, the HS250h allowed me to get the 2nd 1000 mile tank in a row. The potential is definitely there. Here are the key figures:
1065.3 miles
16.669 gallons
67.1 mpg per MFD
63.9 mpg actual
The temperatures are starting to fall here (we're seeing in the 40 degree range on some mornings) so I think it's going to be a lot tougher to maintain decent mileage until spring arrives. I will not give up though.
1065.3 miles
16.669 gallons
67.1 mpg per MFD
63.9 mpg actual
The temperatures are starting to fall here (we're seeing in the 40 degree range on some mornings) so I think it's going to be a lot tougher to maintain decent mileage until spring arrives. I will not give up though.
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How did you get 16.669 gallons into a car which has a 14.5 gallon gas tank?
I'm looking for any trick to maximize the range on a tank of gas and your skill in getting an extra two gallons into a 14.5 gallon tank would certainly help my numbers.
I'm looking for any trick to maximize the range on a tank of gas and your skill in getting an extra two gallons into a 14.5 gallon tank would certainly help my numbers.
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Embleer Frith! That's nice mileage.
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My total commute is 40 miles roundtrip. I use a route that has the fewest stops possible and very few left turns. Posted speed limits are between 25-50mph on various streets. My maximum speed is normally in the upper 40's. I do a lot of pulse and gliding. With stops and everything included, my average speed is in the low 20's. I do leave very early (before 5am) so I don't really see much traffic. I would have to say overall it's a pretty favorable commute for mpg purposes. It's also pretty flat, some rolling hills, one major one.
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DWB
DWL
Face out/Potential Parking
P&G
Warm-up P&G
RR
Route planning
Light timing
NICE-on coasting
NICE-off coasting
Max sidewall tire pressure plus
Grille blocking
Reverse passing
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On my second last fill, I added 16.688 gallons. Needless to say, I was shocked. On this last fill, I added 16.669 gallons. The tank is definitely not 14.5 gallons. It took a lot of courage, but now I know how large my tank is.
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My average speed is in the low 20mph range. I use several hypermile techniques, as follows:
DWB
DWL
Face out/Potential Parking
P&G
Warm-up P&G
RR
Route planning
Light timing
NICE-on coasting
NICE-off coasting
Max sidewall tire pressure plus
Grille blocking
Reverse passing
DWB
DWL
Face out/Potential Parking
P&G
Warm-up P&G
RR
Route planning
Light timing
NICE-on coasting
NICE-off coasting
Max sidewall tire pressure plus
Grille blocking
Reverse passing
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Not to mention the safety factor. Drafting is not in my repertoire.