hypermiler

[rh77]

Originally Posted by zpiloto

Interesting idea. But I think it has to do more with breaking in the engine and learning the nuances of each car and tricks of the hypermiling trade. Also with a new car most don't want to do anything that might void the warrenty

You've got that right. I can't convince my wife to have the dealer install an engine block heater on the TSX. "No MODS!" Maybe when it gets down in the teens a warm engine will be a good selling point

As the engine is breaking-in, we are seeing better FE numbers -- steadily increasing (right now it's at 33, it's highest) with about 4000 miles. The break-in oil gets changed at 5k, so after that we may see an even bigger increase (fingers crossed).

RH77

[zpiloto]

Originally Posted by rh77

You've got that right. I can't convince my wife to have the dealer install an engine block heater on the TSX. "No MODS!" Maybe when it gets down in the teens a warm engine will be a good selling point

As the engine is breaking-in, we are seeing better FE numbers -- steadily increasing (right now it's at 33, it's highest) with about 4000 miles. The break-in oil gets changed at 5k, so after that we may see an even bigger increase (fingers crossed).

RH77

After the break-in oil are you going to change to synthetics?

[kickflipjr]

My epa combined is 26mpg. I beat that when I was driving 2 miles to work, and it was uphill!

[onegammyleg]

Hypermiling is easy , this is my secret method ....

[Silveredwings]

Originally Posted by onegammyleg

Hypermiling is easy , this is my secret method ....

Nice back yard.

[tomauto]

is that cost effective?