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I F-ed up a 600+ mile tank today

Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Well I filled up with no pips showing and 570 miles. Filled too first click and took 10.4 gal. 54.4 mpg? So it appears that I still had 1.9 gal left. It is hard to keep going without any pips showing!!! I missed my 600 mile tank, no jam! It was only showing 50.7 on the display. H
 
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Harold
Well I filled up with no pips showing and 570 miles. Filled too first click and took 10.4 gal. 54.4 mpg? So it appears that I still had 1.9 gal left. It is hard to keep going without any pips showing!!! I missed my 600 mile tank, no jam! It was only showing 50.7 on the display. H
I just filled up as well. I drove more than 1.3 gallons past the point where the last pip disappeared, and I still did not run out of gas. I bet you will get your 600 mile tank next time.

You should add your information in the mileage database.
 
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanw
I'll have to read that later when I've got a minute. It's an 06 with 18k miles.
You will be in the mid/upper 50s in no time. Top 4 things I started doing early on:

1. Slow down a little on freeways - much above 60-65mph and the tires/wind will take a lot out of your mileage. Yes, many/most will be passing you.
2. Speaking of tires - pressing them up to ~40psi or so helps
3. Think of your redline as 2500 rpms max - you should be able to get up to speed without really gassing it.
4. Around town, drive like you only have 2-3 more presses on the brake - try to anticipate stoplights (better to slow than have to stop) and dont try to take ramps/corners so fast you have to use the break.

Im no expert but am getting above 55 regularly. There are experts on here to help you out.
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanw
how are you getting so many MPG? I just bought my hybrid two days ago and would love any suggestions for improving my mpg. I'm trying to be really gentle on the gas (still difficult, I just traded in a 300+ HP/12 sec quarter mile car). Right now I'm only averaging 47mpg after 160 miles driven since i bought the car.
tarabell's guide is here.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Default Re: I F-ed up a 600+ mile tank today

Originally Posted by spartybrutus
You will be in the mid/upper 50s in no time. Top 4 things I started doing early on:

1. Slow down a little on freeways - much above 60-65mph and the tires/wind will take a lot out of your mileage. Yes, many/most will be passing you.
2. Speaking of tires - pressing them up to ~40psi or so helps
3. Think of your redline as 2500 rpms max - you should be able to get up to speed without really gassing it.
4. Around town, drive like you only have 2-3 more presses on the brake - try to anticipate stoplights (better to slow than have to stop) and dont try to take ramps/corners so fast you have to use the break.

Im no expert but am getting above 55 regularly. There are experts on here to help you out.
I have three marks left on my fuel tank and I've gone 440 miles. I also checked my tires yesterday and this whole time my rear tires have only been at 25psi so I filled them up and I also ordered a K&N filter. Hopefully this next tank will be a better one.
 
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