hypermiling: improve your gas mileage to save on fuel costs

Basics

Pumping Tips

Car Maintenance

Gas Discounts

Air Cars

Hybrids

Renewable Petroleum

The term "hypermiling" was coined by Wayne Gerdes, who has been successful at increasing his own gas mileage, not by purchasing a hybrid, but by changing his driving habits. The term now reflects any attempt to drive and maintain your car in a way that maximizes your gas mileage and reduces your fuel costs. We've only been hypermiling a short time, but have already seen dramatic results. We live in a mountainous region (lots of uphill driving) that's 20 miles from a city center, so we consume a lot of gas. But since employing even some of these techniques, we've gone from filling up every 4-6 days to now every 9 days. Like Gerdes, we don't own a hybrid - but have seen substantial mileage increases in our Audi A6. Our favorite hypermiling tip? Coasting in neutral - our gauge jumps from 18 to 173 mpg when I flip into N. This site is still being constructed, so not all gas-saving tips have been explored or presented, but please check back often, as more are continually being added.

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