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PD Moderator	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 1:22:19 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse General Motors fuel economy engineers Ann Wenzlick and Beth Nunning recently ran an experiment. Both drove a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for a typical workday to figure out the best and worst ways to improve fuel economy for any vehicle. The 2012 Chevy Cruze gets an EPA estimated 25 mpg (city), 36 mpg (highway) and 29 mpg combined when equipped with a 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission. Driving the same vehicle but in very different ways, believe it or not, one was able to get 250 more miles out of a tank of gas. Wenzlick used the following tips to maximize her fuel efficiency: 1. Get out of the drive-through lane. Idling for just 15 minutes can waste a quart of gasoline. 2. "Take... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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General Motors fuel economy engineers Ann Wenzlick and Beth Nunning recently ran an experiment. Both drove a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for a typical workday to figure out the best and worst ways to improve fuel economy for any vehicle.

The 2012 Chevy Cruze gets an EPA estimated 25 mpg (city), 36 mpg (highway) and 29 mpg combined when equipped with a 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission.

Driving the same vehicle but in very different ways, believe it or not, one was able to get 250 more miles out of a tank of gas.

Wenzlick used the following tips to maximize her fuel efficiency:
1. Get out of the drive-through lane. Idling for just 15 minutes can waste a quart of gasoline.
2. "Take...

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drob729 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:3 Points:665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 4:28:35 PM Ignore drob729 Report Abuse ...something to think about...
VikingWoman Champion Author Washington Posts:1,265 Points:251,665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 10:51:27 PM Ignore VikingWoman Report Abuse Buying the groceries and doing other errands after work instead of making a trip out on the weekend - even though it is only 3-4 miles across town - has kept a lot of gas in my tank. My grandmother would be proud of me. She would walk 3 miles to town to return an 8-cent box of baking soda when she got home and realized she wasn't out yet. She took thrifty to another realm. I think about those stories I laughed at when I was a kid and now I realize those were lessons.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:37:59 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I see lots of fuel wasted by ppl sitting by the road, waiting on the school bus for a long time, cars idling.
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sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,557 Points:1,919,755 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 4:09:36 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse good tips, but you can save more with inexpensive gas!
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,352 Points:1,481,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 9:45:29 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse now what
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 5:46:02 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse in a world when time is money, sometimes money is blown through the tailpipe.
ecocar Rookie Author Colorado Posts:19 Points:1,304,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 4:43:27 PM Ignore ecocar Report Abuse Good article. My wife and I drive the same type vehicle - Toyota Prius. Only she normally gets about 10 miles less per gallon then I do. Driving effeciently DOES make a big difference!
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,093 Points:937,505 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:58:31 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Again?
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,941 Points:1,925,580 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 6:48:00 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Interesting.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,999 Points:597,805 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 6:15:12 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
ScottE Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,352 Points:2,198,030 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 5:49:24 PM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse WoW! I do most of the efficient ways except I live out of my car with sports then away at work all of 3 days. Still average 29 combined with hyper-miling techniques on a Hyb Hil.
Virgin55 Veteran Author Ocala Posts:313 Points:888,340 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 2:26:17 PM Ignore Virgin55 Report Abuse ok
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,578 Points:386,355 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 1:52:10 PM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Good avice
jim27106 All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:770 Points:782,010 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 12:17:31 PM Ignore jim27106 Report Abuse Bart, Like the oil companies would allow that. We hear these tips all the time. I'm glad someone tested it.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,974 Points:785,630 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 10:17:06 AM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse The experiment results should be taught to all drivers in the United States.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,014 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 9:01:01 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Always USE Common Sense when driving, accelerate gently and coast to the traffic light or stop sign, time your travel through traffic lights so the vehicle keeps moving, never use drive through – go inside, hypermiling techniques, use cruise control when possible, never use AC (there is no need in PNW), keep those windows closed, multiple stops on same trip when doing errands, check the tire pressure regularly, use motorcycle or bicycle for short and close in trips, walk when possible. Pay attention at all times when driving or that ticket or accident will wipe out any possible savings from driving efficiently. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Tiernan Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,480 Points:819,825 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:09:41 AM Ignore Tiernan Report Abuse Continuing to be good advice
Wizrd03 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,152 Points:1,632,335 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:08:14 AM Ignore Wizrd03 Report Abuse I can vary the MPG on my GoldWing motorcycle from the mid 30's to mid 40's by driving habits (and top speed)
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,804 Points:1,304,000 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:06:49 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse There are some good tips here but the old easy on the gas, easy on the brake, stay within the speed limit and make sure you vehicle is well maintained and in good operating condition is probably as good as the average driver will be able to do. Did we have this or a similar post a day or so ago?
wkb03 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,960 Points:593,050 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:06:19 AM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse Great stuff but attempt merging into a busy interstate in efficient mode.
rodzilla123 Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,400 Points:1,034,365 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:05:51 AM Ignore rodzilla123 Report Abuse Very good advice. Everyone should take it.
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shea33 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:2,368 Points:542,940 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:04:33 AM Ignore shea33 Report Abuse that's a surprise
Pointtx Champion Author Austin Posts:3,236 Points:725,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:04:14 AM Ignore Pointtx Report Abuse Deja vu.
minnesotagirl Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:5,862 Points:1,231,670 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:04:12 AM Ignore minnesotagirl Report Abuse Yes, I drive like this. I have done so for many years.
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WVUtailgater Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,436 Points:1,698,685 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:02:17 AM Ignore WVUtailgater Report Abuse can you really drive like this
RangerTrainer Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,458 Points:608,695 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:02:04 AM Ignore RangerTrainer Report Abuse Common sense
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SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,469 Points:1,711,610 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:01:03 AM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse That much of a difference makes it worth it to check out efficient options
fightbigoil71 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:7,562 Points:1,545,655 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:00:21 AM Ignore fightbigoil71 Report Abuse Old story, and I've known this stuff for years
BigBearHug Champion Author Amarillo Posts:2,219 Points:488,030 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 8:00:03 AM Ignore BigBearHug Report Abuse so
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,461 Points:1,884,890 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 7:59:42 AM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse of course it makes a difference
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glvdj Sophomore Author South Bend Posts:129 Points:532,605 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2012 7:58:11 AM Ignore glvdj Report Abuse Yep, common sense.
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