My Guide: How to get 1000 miles on a tank - GreenHybrid

jahwerx · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 02:09 PM

1) Get a non-PZEV Civic HCH

Sorry, if you have a PZEV, your tank isn't big enough!

2) Fill up your car to the neck

Yes, so you can see the gas at the top.

Be confident that you now have 16 gallons

3) Reset your trip OD

You have to manage your driving!

4) Manage to get at least and indicated 66 MPG on the trip

Use all of the wonderful techniques provided on this web site! I was able to see an indicated 65.4 on my last tank, but use 66 as a safe rule of thumb if you are prone to worrying. 66 is NOT that hard to do if you know how to FAS, and the weather cooperates.

5) WAIT until your trip OD is at least 1000 miles!

IGNORE the low fuel light. It will only drive you crazy. The gas gauge gets wacky when the fuel is low. . . bars go up, bars go down.

6) Go to Step 2

Duc · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 02:17 PM

Where on earth (Gaia) do you live? I am curious if anyone who lives/drives daily in a hilly/mountainous area can get 1K.
Clif

laurie · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 02:23 PM

ok. how does one FAS?

Duc · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 02:27 PM

Good question I thought FAS was for CVT not for MT, if it isn't then I need to do so me reading

Clif

jahwerx · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc

Where on earth (Gaia) do you live? I am curious if anyone who lives/drives daily in a hilly/mountainous area can get 1K.
Clif

I live in Northern NJ in a very hilly (ie. not "mountainous") region. There are a couple of hills that I have to use my mechanical brakes on. Most of the hill are rolling though, so it actually reduces the number of FAS that I need to perform.

I have a one hour commute to work which is 40 miles, so my average speed is very compatible with high mileage. I rarely drive above 55. Additionally, I know the route very well, so I maximize the coasting/FAS to a tee.

tbaleno · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 03:02 PM

From the glossary:

FAS
FAS is forced auto stop. This is the techique of rebooting the computer on the car to halt the engine.

Check out this thread as people more expert than I have documented this thoroughly:

http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/r...ghlight=reboot

BTW, 66mpg indicated isn't as easy as you think. Things like climate, environment (hills, trafic lights, etc.) Will be the bigest factors in whether or not you can get 66mpg indicated.

jahwerx · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc

Good question I thought FAS was for CVT not for MT, if it isn't then I need to do so me reading

Clif

For MT:

Push Clutch in
Put car in Neutral
Release Clutch
Turn ignition off (one click)
Wait a full second (if you don't the engine will start again)
Turn ignition back on without starting the car
Coast until your hearts content

When you want to accelerate again:

Push Clutch in
Find appropriate gear for your speed and terrain
Release clutch
drive away

lakedude · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jahwerx

For MT:

When you want to accelerate again:

Push Clutch in<<<
Find appropriate gear for your speed and terrain<<<
Release clutch<<<
drive away

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It might be easier on your car if you restart using the key inbetween these steps:

Find appropriate gear for your speed and terrain<<
Restart the car using the key <<
Release clutch< <<

helterskelter683 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbaleno

BTW, 66mpg indicated isn't as easy as you think. Things like climate, environment (hills, trafic lights, etc.) Will be the bigest factors in whether or not you can get 66mpg indicated.

No kidding, not to mention commute. If I had an hour's drive below 55 twice a day I'd be flying but an 8-mile commute through downtown like I and several others have isn't exactly child's play for 60+ MPG.

Hot_Georgia_2004 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc

Where on earth (Gaia) do you live? I am curious if anyone who lives/drives daily in a hilly/mountainous area can get 1K.
Clif

I live in the foothills of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.....a very hilly topology. My record to date is 941 miles on a single tank.
Could likely have brought it over the 1K mark but chickened out.