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Originally Posted by bluesesshomaru17
Are you absolutely certain you have 0w-20 in you engine? are you at least at the reccommended pressure or higher (cold)? Are you due for any fluid changes? Do you carry any extra weight? Do you still have the low rolling resistant tires? Have you tried a fuel treatment injection cleaner lately (not saying they work but maybe worth a try)? Is your route in such a way that it creates forced regen (which it is still possible to do 60+ with it)? Waxed your car (j/k  )? Can't think of any other particulars that can have an effect at the moment, but if anyone else can ... oh, have you tried different shoes? I know it sounds funny, but some of my footwear makes it easier to control the pedal pressure than others. On a LONG trip sometimes I go barefoot to get a better feel and more control ... Managed almost 70 mpg on the interstate just with controlled foot pressure. Maybe listen to some relaxing music it helps some. I would definately not put on a 'racing' mix tape  |
Bought the 0-20W myself - saw it go in. Tires at 45 psi. Fluids - check. No extra weight. Now I do have Continental ContiTouringContact CV 95 tires - part of my tire/wheel upgrade. They are, however, LRR according to Continental. Since my MPG is "about" the same as before, I think they're good. Car recently waxed...
I hit 3-4 50-51 MPG tanks last year in August, but I can't seem to approach that this year. Since the new tires top has been 47.5 or so. I'm hoping the wheel/tire combo didn't prevent a 50+ tank. I'll post some results in October on the whole thing - 1 year of data behind me.
I just can't see getting a 60 MPG tank. I can, under freakishly specific circumstances, but it quickly turns into more work on a long drive. And after a long day of work, I don't want to have to think that hard on the ride home.