Broke 50 MPG

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Hi Everyone:

Well, it's been two months since I first broke the 50 MPG barrier. Just filled up my tank early this morning and the calculation came out to 51.542... I filled-up at the 7th Bar (1/4 Tank).

I have been using the same hypermiling techniques that I've learned from this great Fuel Economy Forum! The only difference in driving this time rather than in May is that it involved a shorter trip (200mi), changing the tire pressure from 38 psi to 42 psi, and me using my A/C 1/2 the time of the trip.

I have noticed with the vehicle that when the weather is hot the engine really likes the heat! Using the A/C more than usual for me seems to not have any effect on gas mileage? Has anyone experienced the same? I have increases my tire pressure. It's been in the upper 80's and low 90's in PA. The trip was during the height of the heat wave in the Northeast.

I'm going to be taking another short trip at the end of this week and in the beginning of August. It would be nice to get two consecutive +50 MPG on this tank?

Cheers!

Gas Tank mile increments (non-ethanol gas used):
1st Bar drop (8/8) > 102 mi (102)
2nd Bar drop (7/8) > 86 mi (188)
3rd Bar drop (3/4) > 50 mi (238)
4th Bar drop (5/8) > 62 mi (300)
5th Bar drop (1/2) > 74 mi (374)
6th Bar drop (3/8) > 72 mi (446)
7th Bar drop (1/4) > 52 mi (498)
8th Bar drop (1/8) > 0

Tank total : 498 miles
Fuel used: 9.662 gallons
MPG: 51.542