I just recently acquired a 08 mazda3 and even though its good on MPG, im looking for ways to improve it even more. So far i've found supposed chips that improve air/fuel timing but it seemed iffy at the least. Anyone have an ideas on how to save on MPG. Anyone currently trying things that are really working?
Tips on saving MPG
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SirBatesAlot
Veteran X
don't use the brakes.Ever.
off a cliff.
excellent logic, except...wouldn't that be the same thing as infinity?
ToV VendettA
Veteran XV
Improved the air/fuel timing, huh?
-Don't overuse your brakes
-Don't make racecar starts/stops
-Don't idle for more than 20 secs, at that point it would be better to turn off car (unless you are at a stoplight or something)
-Don't speed
-Coast to red lights unless there is a good chance of it turning soon
-Go around stopped/speeding up semis
-Don't overuse air condition unless going highway speed. Less than that windows down is better.
-Don't make racecar starts/stops
-Don't idle for more than 20 secs, at that point it would be better to turn off car (unless you are at a stoplight or something)
-Don't speed
-Coast to red lights unless there is a good chance of it turning soon
-Go around stopped/speeding up semis
-Don't overuse air condition unless going highway speed. Less than that windows down is better.
Granny shifting and not double-clutchin' like you should be...
Spoiler
It might sound obvious, but don't push the gas pedal as much.
For example, instead of flooring up a big hill on the highway to maintain your speed, accelerate slightly before the hill and let your momentum move you up. You'll end up sacrificing some speed, but you can re-accelerate later when the road has leveled out. (For the love of God please move over to the right.)
Ditto at stop signs, and traffic lights. There is no need to get up to speed in a split second. Smoother and slower accelerating will save you a lot more gas then you realize.
Same thing when driving in the city. Try to coast as much as possible behind the car infront of you. Avoid riding his bumper, forcing you to brake and accelerate constantly.
For example, instead of flooring up a big hill on the highway to maintain your speed, accelerate slightly before the hill and let your momentum move you up. You'll end up sacrificing some speed, but you can re-accelerate later when the road has leveled out. (For the love of God please move over to the right.)
Ditto at stop signs, and traffic lights. There is no need to get up to speed in a split second. Smoother and slower accelerating will save you a lot more gas then you realize.
Same thing when driving in the city. Try to coast as much as possible behind the car infront of you. Avoid riding his bumper, forcing you to brake and accelerate constantly.