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5th May 2010, 16:35
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Trying to drive Eco friendly :(
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. 
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5th May 2010, 16:37
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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
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5th May 2010, 16:41
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5th May 2010, 16:41
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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...
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5th May 2010, 16:43
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Originally Posted by Reechard
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...
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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
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5th May 2010, 16:44
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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
Last edited by JBVTR; 5th May 2010 at 17:03.
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5th May 2010, 16:46
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iirc adz owns the MPG on this place! im sure he can get 100,000mpg on motorways!
or something stupid!
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5th May 2010, 16:46
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5th May 2010, 17:06
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thanks, just read through nearly all of that lol
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5th May 2010, 17:30
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I'm trying to get our diesel van to do 80mpg. Not sure if its possible yet...
Kev
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5th May 2010, 21:06
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I'm trying to do it as well. Not sure how well I'm doing though
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5th May 2010, 21:10
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Originally Posted by TomBob
I'm trying to do it as well. Not sure how well I'm doing though
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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
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5th May 2010, 21:16
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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.
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