FuelFrugal.com » Other – Cars & Transportation http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog Money Saving Gas Tips Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:07:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 What are some basic, practical things I can do while driving to increase my fuel economy? http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-are-some-basic-practical-things-i-can-do-while-driving-to-increase-my-fuel-economy/ http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-are-some-basic-practical-things-i-can-do-while-driving-to-increase-my-fuel-economy/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:28:10 +0000 Frugal Admin http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-are-some-basic-practical-things-i-can-do-while-driving-to-increase-my-fuel-economy/
Just Wondering 777 asked:


I’ve heard accelerating slower, keeping the RPMs low, turning off the A/C, keeping windows rolled up, and many different other things help increase fuel economy. Is this true? And what are some other techniques I can implement to get better gas mileage.

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Mr. Q asked:


Someone told me there was a year in the 80s when the average fuel economy of all the cars on the road was 30mpg. Is that true? Does anyone know where I can find this information, a chart perhaps? I’d also like to know what the average is this year.

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]]> http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-year-was-the-average-fuel-economy-for-american-vehicles-the-highest/feed/ 3 What is the mathematical formula for the fuel economy between a gasoline engine and the same engine on E85? http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-is-the-mathematical-formula-for-the-fuel-economy-between-a-gasoline-engine-and-the-same-engine-on-e85/ http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-is-the-mathematical-formula-for-the-fuel-economy-between-a-gasoline-engine-and-the-same-engine-on-e85/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:20:41 +0000 Frugal Admin http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-is-the-mathematical-formula-for-the-fuel-economy-between-a-gasoline-engine-and-the-same-engine-on-e85/
connor_hendricks asked:


Not only am I looking for the math formula for fuel economy, but I also want to know the formula for the variation in horsepower.

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Oxygen-Bar Tender asked:


I drive a 2000 Nissan Frontier with a V-6 engine that has the following characteristics in fifth gear with cruise control on the highway: @70 mph= 3000 rpm, @65 mph=2750 rpm, @60 mph= 2500 rpm, @45 mph= 2000 rpm. At what highway speed would fuel economy be maximized while still maintaining a descent speed. The highway I drive on has a speed limit of 70 mph.

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]]> http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/what-is-the-optimum-highway-speed-to-maximize-fuel-economy-while-maintaining-a-descent-velocity/feed/ 4 How much does a typical small in-bed truck camper affect fuel economy? http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/how-much-does-a-typical-small-in-bed-truck-camper-affect-fuel-economy/ http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/how-much-does-a-typical-small-in-bed-truck-camper-affect-fuel-economy/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:33:43 +0000 Frugal Admin http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/how-much-does-a-typical-small-in-bed-truck-camper-affect-fuel-economy/
J asked:


I have a 1987 Scottsdale pickup that gets about 18mpg on the highway. Would my gas mileage take a huge hit with a modest in-bed truck camper? Or is the difference pretty small?

I’m deciding between a truck camper and a “Class B” campervan for basic solo travel. It would be used on many long trips, so fuel economy is probably the #1 factor.

Thanks!
Thanks for the answers so far. Regarding JetDoc’s answer, I would probably never remove the camper from the truck at all.

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cameronandlacey asked:


Looking for mechanical improvements/upgrades/alterations to improve the fuel economy on a honda civic hybrid. Not looking for advice on driving style. References to websites would be a great help.

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]]> http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/how-to-improve-fuel-economy-on-a-hybrid-car/feed/ 2 Does it save gas in the car if you run the fan without the air being conditioned for coolness or heat? http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/does-it-save-gas-in-the-car-if-you-run-the-fan-without-the-air-being-conditioned-for-coolness-or-heat/ http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/does-it-save-gas-in-the-car-if-you-run-the-fan-without-the-air-being-conditioned-for-coolness-or-heat/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:29:41 +0000 Frugal Admin http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/other-cars-transportation/does-it-save-gas-in-the-car-if-you-run-the-fan-without-the-air-being-conditioned-for-coolness-or-heat/
Tim asked:


I’m trying to figure out what is the best option to save gas in the car.
I’ve heard that driving with the A/C on burns 15% of used gas. But does this apply to just the fan running?

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j asked:


What is the best way to save gas besides driving my Eco car?

Fuel Economy
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