juanchan Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I actually got 287 miles from my last tank commuting (could have got more), whereas i usually only get 240. Driving nice and slow - have been reading about maximising fuel consumption in Auto Express and it bloody works! approx 25% extra miles!! Obviously when the road opens up I blat it, but when in traffic I'm being really careful with the right foot and using the vacuum reading on my boost gauge to tell me how hard I'm pressing the accelerator pedal. Can't believe the difference and no real reduction in fun as it's only when I've got cars in front of me. Any chance of a link to that article? I remember you telling me about it at the Fleet meet a couple of weeks ago. Sounds pretty good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Can't beleive your using yours at this time of year Andy! mine's a daily driver and has to go out regardless!! Unlike some pampered beastie's here....:search: Lx Same here, some of us have no choice really. I only own one car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I'm getting about 40 miles less per tankful at the moment. Daily driver not car-park queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Any chance of a link to that article? I remember you telling me about it at the Fleet meet a couple of weeks ago. Sounds pretty good to me I'll have to look at the mag at work and see which issue it was. Really it's just about accelerating up to 30mph and then coasting as much as possible, minimising braking and looking further ahead to anticipate so you're off the throttle earlier. Also, build speed down hill and coast as much as possible uphill, or just enough throttle to prevent slowing down too much. The boost/vacuum gauge is really good here because I know when I'm just pressing the pedal, but can't actually feel it through the sole of my shoe. It's a bit "driving miss Daisy", but on a daily boring commute it saves £2 per day, which is more money for mods at the end of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I'll have to look at the mag at work and see which issue it was. Really it's just about accelerating up to 30mph and then coasting as much as possible, minimising braking and looking further ahead to anticipate so you're off the throttle earlier. Also, build speed down hill and coast as much as possible uphill, or just enough throttle to prevent slowing down too much. The boost/vacuum gauge is really good here because I know when I'm just pressing the pedal, but can't actually feel it through the sole of my shoe. It's a bit "driving miss Daisy", but on a daily boring commute it saves £2 per day, which is more money for mods at the end of the year Cheers dude! No boost gauges here though Although I have been trying hard to resist the modding bug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Ive noticed a difference too everytime i look at the petrol guage it keeps dropping a little but too quickly. But i drive it once a week if that thanks to the great damp, icy and salty roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Dont think anyones going to beat my fuel consumption I think Robsheffield has you beat on that one m8 p.s Sorry rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 To be fair though you are a complete nutcase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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