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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2011 12:01:01 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse When conditions allow, how often do you use special driving techniques to get the best fuel economy? I drive without considering fuel economy Occasionally I drive for economy I'm careful about half the time I usually try to drive efficiently I’m a full-time hypermiler I don't drive / NA Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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When conditions allow, how often do you use special driving techniques to get the best fuel economy?
I drive without considering fuel economy
Occasionally I drive for economy
I'm careful about half the time
I usually try to drive efficiently
I’m a full-time hypermiler
I don't drive / NA

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seansaw Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,911 Points:679,500 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 9:13:51 AM Ignore seansaw Report Abuse I wish people that drive "efficiently" would get out of my way, when I'm driving I'm always in a rush. If I weren't, I'd be walking.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 8:16:26 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Most often!
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,446 Points:1,828,585 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 7:19:28 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse all the time
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 7:17:29 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse 99% of the time I drive efficiently
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 5:36:51 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Occasionally.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 5:08:37 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I try to be careful
elt Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:190 Points:43,800 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 2:41:10 AM Ignore elt Report Abuse try to be efficent most of the time
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 2:24:28 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I usually try to drive efficiently.
rwm1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,306 Points:1,547,115 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 1:51:46 AM Ignore rwm1 Report Abuse I'm going to squeeze every ounce into every mile any which way I can.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 1:31:55 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I’m a full-time hypermiler
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 10:26:58 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I usually try to drive efficiently.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,623,850 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 9:12:34 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse watch my acceleration, and be conservative on up hill runs
chww Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,646 Points:168,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 7:39:48 PM Ignore chww Report Abuse As much as is safe.
getacharge Rookie Author Akron Posts:35 Points:35,665 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 7:33:53 PM Ignore getacharge Report Abuse I try to take my motorcycler as much as possible
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 6:57:36 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Occasionally.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,552,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 6:07:06 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I usually try to drive efficiently
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 5:49:30 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse 100 %
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,469 Points:829,525 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 4:52:37 PM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse I puttid skoch tape on it an it runnis better.
seeker13 Rookie Author Lansing Posts:7 Points:27,090 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 4:00:23 PM Ignore seeker13 Report Abuse I keep my tires full of Air and I drive about 5 miles an hour under the speed limit. Why throw your money away by driving 75 & 80.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:693 Points:56,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 3:04:47 PM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Well I have to admit, I don't normally hypermiler, but I was out on the road this morning and I put the pedal to the metal, and the back two were smoking!! No one else was on the road.. Rear end swayed side to side !! Had to back off, I could see the needle moving down !! Don't normally waste money like that !! But what the heck, if the President can waste money, so can I !!
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:693 Points:56,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 2:56:38 PM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Only when Obama lets me !! What a great deal !!
pathvet Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:193 Points:902,785 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 2:46:27 PM Ignore pathvet Report Abuse I used to drive like the usual LA maniac but as I have aged ("matured"???), I find that 55-65mph seems to feel right, and now that I am pulling a 5th wheel, 55 is right as the mileage is poor no matter how slow.
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,885 Points:160,905 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:45:25 PM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Serious. Not the comedy channel. l retired and moved closer to shopping and places l go. Try to do several errands in one trip. Keep around 150 miles per month now.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,154 Points:931,185 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:16:41 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse When there are no other cars nearby I skid my car down the road sideways and save on gas.
Terdburner Champion Author Idaho Posts:5,398 Points:167,530 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 11:33:13 AM Ignore Terdburner Report Abuse I cover my car in hot butter so that it glides through the air with ease and it tastes good.
charlie01ab Rookie Author Calgary Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 11:14:45 AM Ignore charlie01ab Report Abuse I always try to get the best fuel mileage I can possibly get.
eldiablopoco All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:897 Points:53,860 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 11:11:33 AM Ignore eldiablopoco Report Abuse Today, you have to drive efficiently. I drive a Ford and with notions that gas prices are not going down; fuel efficiency is not going to get much better; and the economy is still crap because of both democrats and republicans, the only thing that can be done to save money is to conserve when and where you can.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,504 Points:2,184,080 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 10:23:31 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse I purchased a ScanGage2 that shows instant miles per gallon since our car does not have a trip computer. A quick glance tells me how much gas I am using. Goal on the highway is to keep it above 30 mpg. With starts and stops and hills I average 26 to 28 mpg in an Acura TL Type S.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 9:49:34 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I usually try to drive efficiently
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,472 Points:1,743,665 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 9:36:35 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse I am a full time Hypermilager, unless I am driving my Daytona Shelby. What's the fun, in getting out the muscle car if you can't use the muscle. I am able to get over 26 MPG with a 3/4 ton pickup in town. Manual Trans, and cummins diesel. So If I can do that, I must be doing something right.
bigbad401 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:54 Points:301,550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 9:23:17 AM Ignore bigbad401 Report Abuse I will take my foot off the gas pedal early if there is a stop sign or a red light ahead and then I ease into the gas from a stop. I don't know what I save but it makes me feel better.
hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 8:58:17 AM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse No considering here.
Boonebuggy Veteran Author New York City Posts:265 Points:503,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 8:54:18 AM Ignore Boonebuggy Report Abuse Got to!
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,446 Points:1,828,585 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 7:17:56 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse try always
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 6:09:22 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I usually try to drive efficiently
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 5:47:31 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I try to be careful
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,558 Points:907,065 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 4:46:05 AM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse Don't know what the definition of a hypermiler is but I'm driving with efficiency in mind all the time.
stillapourman Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:114 Points:32,355 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 4:32:42 AM Ignore stillapourman Report Abuse Easy on the gas
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 4:32:05 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Occasionally.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 3:23:43 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Never
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 3:06:19 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I give it my best shot!
2coolhipdude Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:107 Points:89,890 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 2:18:19 AM Ignore 2coolhipdude Report Abuse "I also drive on the interstate with the windows up and the A/C on." You can drive 120mph with the windows down and still get better mileage than using the A/C. It's been proven, in multiple studies, that windows down is always going to be more economical than using the A/C.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 1:17:01 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I try to drive efficiently, but sometimes it's not worth being tailgated by two tons of SUV in my rear view mirror. People here are so much more aggressive than anywhere I've lived previously.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:47:05 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I’m a full-time hypermiler
trucker432 Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:8,671 Points:2,159,415 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:46:15 AM Ignore trucker432 Report Abuse Stick to finding cheaper gas prices is all! Living the fast life!
graceu Rookie Author Memphis Posts:18 Points:381,640 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:44:12 AM Ignore graceu Report Abuse I am definately more aware of gas efficiency since joining gas buddy!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2011 12:07:57 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse all the time.......
HiGramma Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,815 Points:445,690 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 11:59:36 PM Ignore HiGramma Report Abuse When I can, I make conserving fuel a priority. The most frustrating circumstance is trying to get to work on time after being called to an assignment too late to plan ahead. If it wasn't for a health condition, I might be able to jump up & head out early, but I have to prepare to eat specific nutrition every 2 hours, much of which can't be prepared the night before and remain palatable. I tried. It was disgusting. If I don't eat right, my blood sugar goes crazy. At the same time, there's competition for grabbing job assignments online. I've tried going to bed early enough to get up at 5-6am, but by then full day assignments are gone. I'll get calls for afternoon assignments at half pay. I've tried going to bed early enough to wake up at 3am, when most assignments are posted, but other people's activities keep me awake. So I stay up to wait for a full day assignment, and live on a few hours of sleep during the work year. Bad situation. This is the reality of governments going to the private sector to hire temp workers.
TabakovBG Rookie Author Illinois Posts:30 Points:542,605 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 11:43:58 PM Ignore TabakovBG Report Abuse occasionally
TabakovBG Rookie Author Illinois Posts:30 Points:542,605 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 11:40:48 PM Ignore TabakovBG Report Abuse sometimes
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,551 Points:935,620 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 9:32:36 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I try to drive very Efficiently.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,799 Points:848,800 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 7:31:19 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse What can I say? I like to drive fast but I do try on occasions to do the speed limit.