MPG "Trick" ?

[mdtahoe]

You probably got your increase because you were on the highway not doing allot of stop and go driving.

 

[nc6600]

Nna boy didn't you say you get like 21 with it on, or who is that pulling 20 in a non-hybrid Tahoe?

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I think i going to give this a try.

 

[quick66ss]

I average 17.5 in mine using 87 octane. If I mega mile it I can get 20.

Mega mile =
1 Tuck in behind the big rigs on the freeway. Not tailgating or anything. The new speed law in OH will be nice as I used to have to roll at 55 to do this.
2 No unessasary idling
3 NO HOT RODDING
4 Don't blast the AC = keep it around 80 or open the windows.
5 Keep the speed 65 or less on the highway.

I do a 60/40 mix of highway/city driving.


Mike

 

[wmgood64]

I like that mega mile!

 

[Rollin Thunder]

well ok, driving around for the past 3 days with it off I saw a .6 increase. Not worth it as I did have to be carful when turning in to traffic as the rear wheel would break free.

 

[wmgood64]

Yeah i think it's definetly better to have it on for the safety stanpoint.

 

[Harry Seaward]

The only trick that works for me is to fold the mirrors in when I'm cruising on the interstates. I pick up about 1 mpg. I seem to get the best mileage when the air temperature is around 50 degrees. The best I've done is 21mpg coming down out of Massachusetts and onto the flatlands of New Jersey. Going back north I'm lucky to see 19mpg.

 

[nc6600]

I did this for a few days and my mileage actually went down??? wtf?