5 Hypermiling Tips

The super high gas prices are now calling for new ways to try save money on gas. Hypermiling is a new gas saving tactic that is becoming more and more popular with each day that passes by. The europeans as usual have a different name for it they refer to it as Ecodriving.

People who partake in hypermiling are called hypermilers. Their goal is to try squeeze the maximum mileage out of every drop of gas and some have made claims of getting 100 miles per gallon MPG and up to 1500 miles on one tank of gas.

In most cases hypermiling just calls for common sense driving such as accelerate gradually drive slowly and avoid unnecessary braking. It is also recommended that you keep your automobile in very good condition with regular oil and air filter changes and using proper weight oil. It has been proven that Oil that is too heavy tends to drag your engine down. You should also inflate your tires properly because driving with flatter tires increases your vehicles drag.

1. Drive your car at the speed limit or slower.

Scientists have shown that gas mileage increases significantly when you drive at slower speeds. Of course some drivers will honk and some may even give you the finger but do not despair just smile at them you are saving on gas.

2. Plan your route ahead of time.

Try choose the smoothest route with has the fewest traffic signals and stop signs. It is also a good idea to avoid construction zones and known traffic tieups. You can listen to the the radio and keep update with the traffic situation in your city. Sometimes the longer route may be the best if the road is smooth and with fewer stops.

3. Coast your car on hills.

This is a little scary and takes a little practice. Accelerate when you are approaching a hill and maintain that speed as you climb the hill. When you reach the top put your car into neutral coast down the hill on the other side.

4. Minimize the use of extra options on your car.

The more options your car has on the more power it takes to move it. You can avoid things like air conditioning and power windows. If you have to open a window only open a little bit because open windows create a wind drag. If you drive a manual transmission try to shift to the highest gear as soon as you can.

5. Always be patient.

You dont necessarily have to be the first to arrive and you dont have to catch up with the car driving in front of you.

One thing to keep in mind is some of these hypermiler techniques cause you to drive slower and this may irritate other drivers so always be careful when hypermile. If you run into an impatient driver simply pull over when it is safe to do so and let them pass.

Hypermiling works best with hybrids and smaller cars but can work with sports utility vehicles and larger cars too. The use of one or more of the techniques above could save you a lot of gas and money just practice and be safe.

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