Hello everyone,

I've been very impressed by and encouraged to see the amount of knowledge held by the members of this forum! So, to all of you owners out there, I'm asking for your personal Top 5 Tips for Maximum MPG. Not necessarily situation specific, just everyday driving tips. I'm interested in what we all find out here...

Jordan

 

Tip #1: look for CHP, find one, be on your best behavior until out-of-sight. It'll definately help maximize FE.


Thanks,
Shawn

 

This is easy:

1. Tire pressure. Run the tires at the highest pressure with which you are comfortable -- but not above the rated maximum on the side of the tire.<
2. Keep your air filter clean<
3. Keep the junk out of your trunk -- added weight = less mpg<
4. Keep your car maintained well. Do oil changes and such at the correct intervals<
5. Most importantly, drive smart. Be conscienous of the road conditions and how to maximize mpg<

 

What about tips specific to the new HCH?

 

Top One:

Drive as if your brakes have failed.

 

1. Cruise at the slowest speed you can in your highest gear without lugging.
2. Keep that speed steady as much as possible - echew accelerations
3. Anticipate what's ahead.
4. Pick routes conducive to hypermiling.
5. Be sure engine is off if you are stopped more than a few seconds.
6. Don't overuse the A/C or defroster using the A/C.

 

Some of the stuff in this is pretty Insight specific, but other parts are useful for almost any Honda Hybrid:

http://www.insightcentral.net/KB/faq-efficiency.html

After reading that page & taking its advice, I saw a good 5-10 MPG improvement.

 

I've gained about 6 mpg since Kenny told me this.

 

After trying all the other techniques, one may actually try losing a few pounds to further one’s MPG!

 

1) Slow down. Definately #1
2) FAS if safe to do so (for both you and your car) on downhills and when coasting to a light, stop sign or left turn. Very important in hilly areas, not so important for flatlanders.
3) Conserve momentum (drive as if brakes failed, SAFELY). This includes curves and trying to time stop light so you don't hafta stop.
4) Learn your route and try new things. Nothing like the homefield advantage.
5) Maintain your car, check tire pressure (high as possible), oil (as lightweight as possible), spark plugs/wires, etc.

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