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Some Hypermiling Techniques
During World War II, individuals had to ration gas. In the midst of the 1970s fuel crisis, Reader’s Digest published a consumer’s guide to conserving fuel and getting better gasoline mileage. Today, many of these same strategies are the basis for hypermiling techniques that drivers use to improve their miles per gallon. Drivers report that these savings correlate to hundreds –or even thousands — of dollars in savings. As a bonus, they have to visit the gas station less often and find that they’re less tense behind the wheel too!
Hypermiling tips and techniques may include methods of cooling the car more efficiently, since air conditioning uses a considerable amount of gas. In the summer, Florida hypermiler Alison McKellar recommends conserving fuel by running the car with the windows closed without AC. If it’s 70 degrees, she may crack her driver’s side window to create some negative pressure and draw in cool air through her vent fans. If it’s 75-80, she’ll crack the rear passenger window to create a cross-breeze and use vent fans. If it’s a real scorcher out there, she’ll turn on the vents, open her driver and passenger car windows, then open her rear windows to let the hot air escape, and she’ll close the windows so the AC is cold right away. She can then use the recirculation button to move the cooler air around the car. When she accelerates, she always makes sure the AC is switched off.
Another category of hypermiling techniques involves air resistance. To minimize resistance on the highways, some of the most passionate hypermilers will drive closely behind a semi truck. (Think of how runners sometimes let their competitors lead a little to break the resistance.) However, driving too closely to 18-wheelers can be dangerous, so this hypermiler tip may not be safe for everyone. Other drivers may pay heed to wind resistance. “If you know it’s a windy day and you don’t have to take that trip, then don’t,” advises James Cullen, a Toyota Prius owner who found that having a tailwind makes a huge difference in fuel efficiency. During the rain, drivers may ride the white line to decrease surface friction by rolling through puddles.
Some of the most basic hypermiling techniques can be both safe and effective. For instance, get that junk out of your trunk, remove roof racks and take van seats out when you’re not using them. “The more drag on your vehicle and the heavier it is, the worse mileage you’ll get,” says driver Chuck Thomas. It’s also important to keep up with regular oil changes and air filter cleaning every 3,000 miles or so. Rotate your tires and keep them inflated to your vehicle manufacturer’s standards. These hypermiling tips will ensure you aren’t inadvertently sabotaging yourself with driver negligence.
Beth Kaminski is the co-author of Curing Your Anxiety And Panic Attacks which detailed panic attacks help as well as tips on the various medications for panic disorder available at www.anxietydisordercure.com.
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