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Helen1969 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 9:56:55 AM Ignore Helen1969 Report Abuse Take the Street Vs the Freeway the faster you go the more gas you burn keep it under 25 if possible.

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Take the Street Vs the Freeway the faster you go the more gas you burn keep it under 25 if possible.

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streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:352 Points:125,800 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 5:02:27 AM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse slowdown and dont drive like a namiac, stay within 5 mph of the speed limit and accelerate and deccelerate minimally.
63pioneer Champion Author Texas Posts:2,625 Points:60,055 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 4:56:49 AM Ignore 63pioneer Report Abuse Don't make a lot of unnecessary trips. Try do get as much done as you can each trip that you make and dropping the tailgates on pick-ups actually decreases gas mileage!
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,499 Points:916,880 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 11:09:10 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I save fuel on hwy driving as long as I keep my car at the speed limit. My mileage goes down a lot driving little short distances. I try not to make a lot of unnecessary trips to the local stores. I save both ways with this.
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,859 Points:1,267,245 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 9:35:35 PM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Don't drive.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,756 Points:1,000,110 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 6:52:20 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Obey the speed limit and avoid "Jack Rabbit" starts.
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,671 Points:761,715 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 11:10:43 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Drive the speed limit
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:895 Points:421,625 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 2:17:35 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse Walk or ride a bike
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,255 Points:332,100 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 11:58:46 AM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse Drive 60mph on freeway save gas
down2fumes All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:737 Points:178,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 9:53:40 AM Ignore down2fumes Report Abuse drive slower and less often
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,100 Points:36,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 8:14:00 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse One thing to remember is any vehicle requires a certain amount of HP/Torque to propel that vehicle at a cruise speed against all resitive forces. The RPMs to do so, are not a measurement of efficiency, or to amount of the throttle opening, or engine loads, or giving total info on how well the engine is doing at being efficient. Pulling a very tall final gearing load requires more torque at a given amount of HP, in each rpm range. For example; when riding a bicycle, and picking a too high (top gear choice) for restive forces encountered causes more body torque energy to strain at lower rpm. to keep a steady average speed(ground coverage distance)= Energy used V/S travel distance V/S resistance = Strain... = requiring more physical energy (humans)and fuel energy for engines. Bodies just get tired, sweat/fatigued, Engines desire more throttle by design to reach their full potential called (reserve performance)at an increased cost. The "Sweetspot" rpms or cruise speed is the range where motion is in "harmony" Vehicle is Happy to perform for You! LOL!
thirstyV8suv Rookie Author Columbus Posts:54 Points:13,290 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 11:50:05 PM Ignore thirstyV8suv Report Abuse Have to disagree with the OP. You want to be in the highest gear possible turning the lowest RPM possible. For my ride that would be around 45 MPH at which point the engine is running at about 1,500 RPM. Anything less and the engine is turning over more times than it needs to in order to turn the wheels.
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:141 Points:200,850 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 1:56:49 PM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse Get out and push the car
giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:495 Points:89,630 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 1:41:13 PM Ignore giwan Report Abuse The street where you have numerous stop signs and lights so you waste gas idling and use more in starts.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,348 Points:693,620 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 11:30:26 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I just wish that SMUGUTU1234 had not resurrected this brain-dead topic, especially considering the HELEN1969 is long gone.
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:352 Points:125,800 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 10:53:48 AM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse on a conventional car take the highway, on a hybrid take the street.
krazkar Veteran Author Calgary Posts:304 Points:278,435 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 10:24:05 AM Ignore krazkar Report Abuse Never leave the house!
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,320 Points:692,405 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 6:14:59 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse But idling at stoplights eats into any gains realized by going slow. I get worse mileage in town than out on the open highway.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,803 Points:2,898,535 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 5:14:16 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse My, what a brilliant deduction. The shortest route from point a to point b is the best option.
HotRod10 Champion Author Wyoming Posts:2,291 Points:40,590 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 2:17:38 PM Ignore HotRod10 Report Abuse I'm with pupule, the very best way to save on gas is DON'T DRIVE. If you must drive, keep it at 40 mph and don't stop, slow down or turn. You can marvel at your incredible mpg from the ditch or your jail cell. Now, back to reality. City driving almost always gets worse mileage than freeway driving because of all the stops, unless you have a hybrid. So, for 98% of us, the OP is flat wrong.
pupule777 Veteran Author New Hampshire Posts:301 Points:86,655 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 12:52:16 PM Ignore pupule777 Report Abuse WALK !! it is surprising how many people don't walk for even short distances and it so good for your health too !!!
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,878 Points:3,247,850 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 3:53:52 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse highway miles give you more bang for the buck ,,get farther with less burned ,,heck i even go 50 everywhere down blvds as long as i can go in 4th-5th gear most the time if you went 25 all the time or less you burn MORE because there are stopsigns and lights to slow you even more down and waste even more gas freeway you always MOVE and get more miles for your gallon [Edited by: gougenator at 5/7/2013 3:55:52 AM EST]
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:141 Points:200,850 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 6:51:11 PM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse Plan your daily commute such that you always drive downhill
JOEZ2012 Rookie Author Idaho Posts:82 Points:21,455 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 12:04:03 PM Ignore JOEZ2012 Report Abuse coast
JOEZ2012 Rookie Author Idaho Posts:82 Points:21,455 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 12:03:58 PM Ignore JOEZ2012 Report Abuse coast
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JOEZ2012 Rookie Author Idaho Posts:82 Points:21,455 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 12:03:36 PM Ignore JOEZ2012 Report Abuse coast
smugutu1234 Sophomore Author Tallahassee Posts:231 Points:74,465 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 11:25:00 AM Ignore smugutu1234 Report Abuse Drive less.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,100 Points:36,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 9:41:19 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I can agree with Helen1969 only when driving a standard shift, older 3 speed compact vehicle when using city/suburbs. My Uncle shifted from low gear into third after a brisk start-off in 1st.gear >>> to about 20+ mph. then high gear gradual to the speed limits of 25 or 35 mph. maybe 45. Pokey, sensible, reasonable, whatever at that time during the 50's is obsolete by todays standards. Only small town driving might work out, hopefully! He did save more fuel than his Buddies....
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,913 Points:2,058,530 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 8:20:38 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Shut down the driving a coupla days a week.
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,321 Points:1,371,385 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 5:43:36 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse "Take the Street Vs the Freeway the faster you go the more gas you burn keep it under 25 if possible" What??? Driving in the city at low speeds and having to stop at a light every other block is what brings your MPG down. Unless you are driving a hybrid this makes no sense.
dvc2 All-Star Author Oakland Posts:937 Points:448,840 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 1:57:23 PM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse Don't drive?
FocusFree Veteran Author Ottawa Posts:471 Points:987,490 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 12:04:57 AM Ignore FocusFree Report Abuse In Ottawa knowing when prices routinely rise and fall and buying accordingly
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,100 Points:36,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 10:55:37 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I've always been a left foot brake'r with automatics, no problems since 1955. I trained my right foot on the accelerator back when gas prices rose above $1. a gal. I trained my foot with only my right sock on, right shoe off for over a month during Summer, at times with a utility sponge fasten under the go pedal. Not cool, but I had strong habits also, was younger and habits are hard to break. Got er done, smell got better also..........
gwhizz13 Veteran Author Abbotsford Posts:366 Points:45,545 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 3:16:51 AM Ignore gwhizz13 Report Abuse Car pool or if you have a friend you go shopping with etc, take turns by alternating cars.
gwhizz13 Veteran Author Abbotsford Posts:366 Points:45,545 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 3:12:48 AM Ignore gwhizz13 Report Abuse Get an automatic with overdrive, my car is my first automatic and it doesn't have overdrive..It loves the gas, it was a big disappointment.
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,995 Points:696,530 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 1:15:41 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Don't drive seems to work for me.
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:895 Points:421,625 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 9:36:06 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse Ride a bike on trips to the local grocery store and bar.
GasManKB Rookie Author California Posts:33 Points:3,005 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 9:11:48 PM Ignore GasManKB Report Abuse Fuel injector
jonjon57 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,452 Points:635,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 9:00:11 PM Ignore jonjon57 Report Abuse Slow down
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,510 Points:298,910 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 6:17:29 PM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse Plan your route and try to make stops in one trip instead of three.
syang2840 Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:309 Points:98,795 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 10:14:32 AM Ignore syang2840 Report Abuse 2 Simple was.... 1 .Check your tire pressure at least 1-time ever other week and make sure it's at the Manufactures psi. (There is a label on the door or door frame) and 2. Empty out all the JUNK in your trunk/back seat. Extra weight waste gas and wears out shocks faster.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,734 Points:1,035,660 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 9:59:13 AM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse "Take the Street Vs the Freeway the faster you go the more gas you burn keep it under 25 if possible." Nonsense. Drive under 25 and your automatic drops to low gear/high RPM which is less fuel efficient. And at 0 MPH you get 0 MPG at those red lights and stop signs. And you really waste gas here in Maryland with its common 3 to 4 minute red lights.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,803 Points:2,898,535 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 5:12:02 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Not necessarily so with overdrive and cruise control.
holymasamune Sophomore Author San Francisco Posts:103 Points:60,000 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 7:51:27 PM Ignore holymasamune Report Abuse Ride a bike
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,348 Points:693,620 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 7:21:06 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse HELEN1969 is LONG gone.
5p33df73ak Sophomore Author Gary Posts:235 Points:54,110 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 6:46:10 PM Ignore 5p33df73ak Report Abuse Don't Brake at the last second unless you have too
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,671 Points:761,715 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 9:17:07 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Drive the speed limit
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 8:16:38 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Utter nonsense.