manual vs. automatic

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Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

On an automatic, with max psi 44 and a 130 mile round daily commute, I'm averaging 35-36 MPG. Note: My commute to work uses a different route than the route on the way back to avoid paying toll twice. The best I've had is 38 MPG and that was by doing 60 MPH on the 70 mile one-way and about 70 MPH on the 60 mile return trip home. I don't have a ScanGauge.

That is not too bad...

You will see a noticeable difference if you bring your speed down to 50 - 52 MPH. I try to keep my tach at around 2,000 - 2,100 RPM while driving. Manual shifts are at the 1,900 - 2,200 range.

If driving an auto... feather the gas pedal... accelerate really slow. Be aware of your surroundings well ahead of you. Coast to stop lights once you see it far ahead of you turn red. Take off very slow...

Use glides as much as possible when in gear (DFCO gliding) on hills or mountain long grades. I find hilly and mountain terrain to be better for FE then flat terrain.

Most of all stay consistent. Listen to your engine. Driving technique is everything in maximizing your FE...

Cheers!