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daz_zz_er
5th May 2010, 15:35
Seeing as petrol prices are so high at the moment ive decided to try a bit of Eco driving, things like not accelerating so hard and skipping gears when i can. And generally not just ragging my car about haha, has anyone else tried doing this or has anyone got any extra tips. :)
laura_g
5th May 2010, 15:37
Yeah i used to be like a deep sea diver on my acclerator lol but im a really very fuel effiecient driver, i just stick to the limit and access the situation in regards to braking and such :)
enthrone
5th May 2010, 15:41
look for ads sticky.
Reechard
5th May 2010, 15:41
There is a thread somewhere about how to maximise your mpg and save fuel. its very detailed.

I try and not use the brakes on my car when I can but I cant resist the right pedal sometimes...
daz_zz_er
5th May 2010, 15:43
There is a thread somewhere about how to maximise your mpg and save fuel. its very detailed.

I try and not use the brakes on my car when I can but I cant resist the right pedal sometimes...

i find i take more risks at roundabouts where i can stay in fifth gear, because i just try and stay at a speed where i dont have to change gear and just go straight across the roundabout without braking lol :)
JBVTR
5th May 2010, 15:44
Make sure your tyres are the correct pressure, take anything out the car you dont need. And i only put in half a tank at a time as the extra weight of a full one just burns petrol quicker
Tontsy
5th May 2010, 15:46
iirc adz owns the MPG on this place! im sure he can get 100,000mpg on motorways!

or something stupid!
Saxotim
5th May 2010, 15:46
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59943
daz_zz_er
5th May 2010, 16:06
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59943

thanks, just read through nearly all of that lol
KamRacing
5th May 2010, 16:30
I'm trying to get our diesel van to do 80mpg. Not sure if its possible yet...

Kev
TomBob
5th May 2010, 20:06
I'm trying to do it as well. Not sure how well I'm doing though
daz_zz_er
5th May 2010, 20:10
I'm trying to do it as well. Not sure how well I'm doing though

tryed a few weeks ago but failed after racing someone :( but started again yesterday and it feels good knowing that im probably saving a bit of fuel :)
MrHouston
5th May 2010, 20:16
I drive 'eco' most of the time these days... I get bored at some points and have a little play but generally drive like a grandad.