Anybody Try Hypermiling? - Page 3

02-19-2011, 02:04 AM

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staticlag

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The only post count anyone cares about is over 9000

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02-19-2011, 10:04 AM

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Oh snap!

I'm glad some interesting points were added to the convo. I learned a few things.

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02-19-2011, 03:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by expo1

In case anybody wants to find out more about this HERE IS a link I found a while back .

"Wayne hates braking."

Does this make me a hypermiler because I hate to brake too.

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02-19-2011, 06:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberPitz

Am I the only one who finds hypermilling way too dangerous to think of it as doing any good for your wallet???

Drafting 18 wheelers, taking turns way faster than need be...

Uhhh...yeah...NOBODY on this forum would take a turn "way faster than need be"

Pot, meet kettle.

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02-25-2011, 12:47 PM

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I've gotten 24mpg by driving 50mph on a long drive. There is no secret, just keep the revs low. Up the pre-mix ratio if you're worried about the apex seal not getting enough lubrication during low rpm.