Thread: First Tank MPG average of 35?
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Old 07-24-2005, 05:54 AM
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Hybrids: '00 Insight, had an '03 HCH for 41k miles
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Default Re: First Tank MPG average of 35?
It's been mentioned already on giving the car time to break in. How about your driving technique? That will possibly be mentioned a few times in your thread (some will use a little more tact than others).


You didn't mention what you do for your speed? You mentioned you drive highway. Are you passing everyone driving it in an uneffiecient manner? (maybe 75-78MPH?) One hint, it's been mentioned a million times - raise your tire pressure. Do what you feel comfortable with, the higher the pressure will result in more road noise and a harsher ride. I do mine at 49psi, that's me though.

Slow down a bit, watch your acceleration (nice and easy) and raise that tire pressure and I bet you'll bring it up to around 41-43 in the blink of an eye.

Good Luck

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'03 Toyota Matrix - 81,000+ miles
'03 HCH-CVT-OSBM-41,000+ miles (retired 04-10-06)
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