Posted by DougSlug on April 25, 2008, 12:50 am
>>
>>> - Fuel efficiency does not match advertised values for most people.
>>> This
>>> depends on driving style, terrain and climate, among other things. I am
>>> continually disappointed when I see others posting MPGs in the high 40's
>>> and
>>> 50's when I only get low- to mid-40's despite being very conscious of
>>> driving style. I am in a flat area (central NJ), so that may be the
>>> biggest
>>> factor for me. As they say, "Your mileage may vary".
>>
>> First are the mechanical basics:
>>
>> 1) tires as close to maximum sidewall as the roads and your comfort
>> permits
>> 2) oil about 1/2 to 3/4 between fill mark and full mark
>> 3) tire alignment, the rear wheels can have reduced toe and camber by
>> using shims
>>
>> Next we need to look at your commuting route. The general rule is:
>>
>> 1) first 1.5-2 miles warm-up at ~25 maximum speed
>> 2) middle "n" miles either 38 mph and slower or 45 mph up to 65 mph
>> 3) last 1.5-2 miles cool-down at ~30 mph to maximize EV into parking lot
>>
>> If you can post some addresses that Google MAP will show the route, we
>> can perhaps offer some suggestions.
>>
>> GOOD LUCK!
>> Bob Wilson
> I am willing to help with that too as I am somewhat familiar with Doug's
> area.
> Tomes
Hmm...yeah...ya know what? I think I'll be satisfied with what I'm getting.
No more complaints from me--life's too short to be dealing with that kind of
detail. It's only a car.
Thanks for the information.
- Doug
Posted by Tomes on April 26, 2008, 7:13 pm
>>>
>>>> - Fuel efficiency does not match advertised values for most people.
>>>> This
>>>> depends on driving style, terrain and climate, among other things. I
>>>> am
>>>> continually disappointed when I see others posting MPGs in the high
>>>> 40's and
>>>> 50's when I only get low- to mid-40's despite being very conscious of
>>>> driving style. I am in a flat area (central NJ), so that may be the
>>>> biggest
>>>> factor for me. As they say, "Your mileage may vary".
>>>
>>> First are the mechanical basics:
>>>
>>> 1) tires as close to maximum sidewall as the roads and your comfort
>>> permits
>>> 2) oil about 1/2 to 3/4 between fill mark and full mark
>>> 3) tire alignment, the rear wheels can have reduced toe and camber by
>>> using shims
>>>
>>> Next we need to look at your commuting route. The general rule is:
>>>
>>> 1) first 1.5-2 miles warm-up at ~25 maximum speed
>>> 2) middle "n" miles either 38 mph and slower or 45 mph up to 65 mph
>>> 3) last 1.5-2 miles cool-down at ~30 mph to maximize EV into parking lot
>>>
>>> If you can post some addresses that Google MAP will show the route, we
>>> can perhaps offer some suggestions.
>>>
>>> GOOD LUCK!
>>> Bob Wilson
>>
>> I am willing to help with that too as I am somewhat familiar with Doug's
>> area.
>> Tomes
> Hmm...yeah...ya know what? I think I'll be satisfied with what I'm
> getting. No more complaints from me--life's too short to be dealing with
> that kind of detail. It's only a car.
> Thanks for the information.
> - Doug
OK good luck with it all.
>
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>>> - Fuel efficiency does not match advertised values for most people.
>>> This
>>> depends on driving style, terrain and climate, among other things. I am
>>> continually disappointed when I see others posting MPGs in the high 40's
>>> and
>>> 50's when I only get low- to mid-40's despite being very conscious of
>>> driving style. I am in a flat area (central NJ), so that may be the
>>> biggest
>>> factor for me. As they say, "Your mileage may vary".
>>
>> First are the mechanical basics:
>>
>> 1) tires as close to maximum sidewall as the roads and your comfort
>> permits
>> 2) oil about 1/2 to 3/4 between fill mark and full mark
>> 3) tire alignment, the rear wheels can have reduced toe and camber by
>> using shims
>>
>> Next we need to look at your commuting route. The general rule is:
>>
>> 1) first 1.5-2 miles warm-up at ~25 maximum speed
>> 2) middle "n" miles either 38 mph and slower or 45 mph up to 65 mph
>> 3) last 1.5-2 miles cool-down at ~30 mph to maximize EV into parking lot
>>
>> If you can post some addresses that Google MAP will show the route, we
>> can perhaps offer some suggestions.
>>
>> GOOD LUCK!
>> Bob Wilson
> I am willing to help with that too as I am somewhat familiar with Doug's
> area.
> Tomes