- Aug 2, 2000
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squeaky said:I heard somewhere that if you keep your RPM's at 2000 or under you save gas. Does anyone know if that's true?
02yz426f said:does that malibu have a v6? Thats really good gas mileage.
Papakeith said:Sam, try driving in the 65-70 mph range for one tank full. I'll bet you see a difference in mileage. I know that in my truck if I keep it at or under 65 my gas mileage is much better. Better by up to 5 mpg! Also, If I keep my acceleration to under 2500 rpm and keep my speed to 65 or less I'll get the best mileage my truck can get.
I also play a game in heavy traffic. See how long you can go without hitting your brakes (without slamming into someone in front of you. It saves your brakes, and keeps the mass of the vehicle moving.
Papakeith said:Sam, try driving in the 65-70 mph range for one tank full. I'll bet you see a difference in mileage. I know that in my truck if I keep it at or under 65 my gas mileage is much better. Better by up to 5 mpg! Also, If I keep my acceleration to under 2500 rpm and keep my speed to 65 or less I'll get the best mileage my truck can get.
I also play a game in heavy traffic. See how long you can go without hitting your brakes (without slamming into someone in front of you. It saves your brakes, and keeps the mass of the vehicle moving.
Papakeith said:Hey did anyone else catch the mythbusters drafting episode last night? big savings by running in the slipstream of the 18 wheelers.
sixds said:its amazing how many people are constantly either on the gas, or on the breaks. My dad has always taught me to let off the gas and coast for a while before hitting the breaks.
adam728 said:You must be one of those people that absolutely must get where you are going without taking 1/2 a second extra to get there. I'll drive how I want, you drive how you want.
Right! Don't park in the passing lane and don't get miffed when I pull in front of you (because of the huge open space) and cause you to brake sooner.
I guess you could say I'm one of those people who shows consideration for others, and expect the same in return.
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