Re: FEH Fuel Economy Issues
Wayne, when I found greenhybrid.com I had already put alot of mileage on my FEH. I had been posting on hybridcars.com before and after my order had arrived. I think someone posted on that site or I found greenhybrid somehow around April or May. I looked at the mileage site then but thought it was intended from the first day you own the hybrid. I didn't keep those past records up to date. I admit I was confused a little back then as how to start keeping a log. I also thought it would be a pain to keep it up. I never went back to the site.
When I come to this site, I read only the FEH section. I did read some of the Highlander site the other day when someone posted that the Highlander could use 87 octane. I guess thats why I changed over to greenhybrid because most of the time I can separate the site to the FEH. Jason has done a great job with this site and I see alot of members from the hybridcars site here.
One other point I need to make is I have to work hard to get a 40mpg tank and I will not see another till the A/C is off for winter. I manage to keep above 30 mpg with the A/C on at every fill up but I draft when I can. I share my tips when I find something helps me get a little better mpg here at this site. Sorry for those who can't go to the mileage data and see my history in one place but I don't go there for the info I want.
I'm sure its hard to believe for some that people can get 40mpg out of a FEH. I find it hard to believe that some here post that they get less than 25mpg. I guess I started out right by trying to get 40mpg out of every tank. I know thats imposible for me now but it sure set new great habits for saving fuel. When I drive any of my cars now, saving fuel is on autopilot in my mind. Gas prices has made it even more of a goal. I've got to the point where I can look at a truck and tell its not a good drafting canidate. BTW, I find that a semi with a empty flat trailer drafts better for me.
I think it was the teacher that posted he got 43mpg on a trip. I have a new goal now but it will have to wait till cooler weather. I've learned new tricks to drive and save with the A/C on. I should get a better tank without the A/C this winter. The FEH likes Florida's flat roads, cool days and mild nights in the winter. I got it mid Feb. this year and began getting 40mpg average driving along the coast in EV mode as much as posible. Jupiter Island has a 30mph speed limit which is perfect for this. My conditions are better than most I think.
Thanks for to offer to help set the data up for me but I'm afraid its something that I would'nt keep up for lack of interest.
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