Anybody Try Hypermiling?

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Feb 19, 2011 | 02:04 AM

#51

staticlag

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The only post count anyone cares about is over 9000

Feb 19, 2011 | 10:04 AM

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Beodude

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Oh snap!

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

Feb 19, 2011 | 03:03 PM

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plain ole wanker

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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.

Feb 19, 2011 | 06:36 PM

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merrill77

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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.

Feb 25, 2011 | 12:47 PM

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climacus

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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.