Archive for the 'Hypermiling' Category

Why is my car hard to brake if not almost immpossible with the engine off,is this normal,96 Tercel?

My car is almost impossible to stop when the ignition is off,why is this?
I have a 96 Tercel and tried some goofy hypermiling technique called pulsing where you speed up then shut the car off and glide,then after you slow down you turn the car back on and repeat,stupid.I learned it is a good way [...]

When sitting at a stop light for more than 30 seconds, should I shift into neutral or park for better MPG?

I own a 1994 Dodge Shadow ES (executive sedan) Automatic 2.2L 4 cylinder economy car. I use hypermiling to boost my Miles Per Gallon. One hypermiling technique is to shift your car into park or neutral when idling for more then 30seconds at a stop light. I have been trying this while placing my shadow [...]

What do you think about hypermiling? How do you save fuel while driving?

This is an opinion poll.
What are your favourite driving techniques to decrease fuel consumption and increase your mileage?
Do you use different tires (summer instead of all-season), selecting Neutral often, trailing larger cars, turning off air-con, etc… Any ideas, suggestions, experiences welcomed.
I <3 my Suby – Can you be more specific as to what exactly you [...]