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Fuel mileage Driving Tips (Got any?)
8-16-05
| Black Tooth
Posted on 08/16/2005 7:49:02 PM PDT by Black Tooth
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Thought this may help a little with those struggling with the cost. I know it saves me some bucks.
To: Black Tooth
If you have more than one vehicle, use the most fuel efficient.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:50:28 PM PDT
by
BipolarBob
(Yes I backed over the vampire, but I swear I didn't see it in my rearview mirror.)
To: Black Tooth
Run on 1/4 tank and close to empty most the time, you know less weight.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:50:42 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: Black Tooth
keep your windows closed if you can....less drag....
To: CJ Wolf
Forgot about that one. Good one.
To: CJ Wolf
Work from home most the time. Commute 4 miles or less.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:51:54 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: MikeinIraq
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:52:39 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: Black Tooth
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:53:31 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Withdraw from the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and open the Land Office)
To: Black Tooth
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:53:43 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: Black Tooth
Replace the solid tailgate on your pick up with one of those net things or drive with the tailgate down to save on gas at expressway speeds.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:53:44 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: RightWhale
Ask people to pick up your groceries.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:54:04 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: Black Tooth
I parked the F150 and started driving the ranger. I don't waste trips anyway. I order most of the parts I need for my business and anything else I can get locally.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:54:23 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(If you must obey your party, may your chains rest lightly upon your shoulders.)
To: CJ Wolf
catch a good draft at the back of an 18 wheeler :)
To: SandRat
Caution: At least in Virginia, driving with the tailgate down is a five dollar fine.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:55:11 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: MikeinIraq
keep your windows closed if you can....less drag.... Better yet, don't use your AC. It's a significant difference. They did this on Mythbusters and had two identical cars, equal in weight, one with the AC full on, one with the windows open. The car with the windows open they got about 15 extra miles per tank.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:56:28 PM PDT
by
finnman69
(cum puella incedit minore medio corpore sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos)
To: MikeinIraq
Drive in the highest gear possible. for those with a shift.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:57:01 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: CJ Wolf
Hence the suggestion of the net thing replacement.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:58:26 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: finnman69
Switch off the engine when going down hill, use neutral.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:58:30 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: SandRat
Yeah, I think I should pick one of those up.
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posted on
08/16/2005 7:59:01 PM PDT
by
CJ Wolf
To: finnman69
addendum to mythbusters AC vs windows down test:
Tests were performed under varying conditions (55 mph versus 45 mph). Also, the 55 mph test was using a computer to estimate fuel efficiency based on air intake, not actual fuel consupmtion, and showed A/C was more efficient. The 45 mph test was a simple run the tank until it's empty test, and showed open windows were more efficient.
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posted on
08/16/2005 8:00:45 PM PDT
by
finnman69
(cum puella incedit minore medio corpore sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos)
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