smartzuuk Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 Here's the tips from the masters, in pdf format. Quote
100MPGUS Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 One thing I disagree with is using cruise control. That might be the case if you are driving on a very, VERY flat road, and your tired, but if you come a upon any incline the cruise will force the vehicle to keep the current speed, even if it mean full throttle acceleration and downshifting an automatic transmission. With that said, I used cruise 98% of the time on my X-country trip. Quote
burnman Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I hate that shameless plug for Shell fuel in the middle of the document. I don't think there is any difference in mileage between different brands or grades of fuel. Quote
FormerEnthusiast Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I think the shell ad has to do with the fact they are sponsoring the challenge... There may be slight differences in different fuels... I know that Husky/Mohawk's premium fuel will yield less km per tank than other brannded premiums with better power because of the 15% ethanol they use... Before I sold the Alero I ran 94 from Husky because they use extra ethanol as an oxygenate... Was a RIOT on the highway with crazy pull after the 100km/h mark... With diesels, it seems the results are mixed and completely unpredictable... More testing may be needed... Eddie Quote
smartzuuk Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 I hate that shameless plug for Shell fuel in the middle of the document. I don't think there is any difference in mileage between different brands or grades of fuel. Huh? The whole trip is being sponsored by Shell, including the website. Quote
spinner Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 A number of bullets in that document imply using a petrol engine. eg. Idling consumes more petrol than diesel. And hard acceleration and higher revs may not be significant with a turbocharged engine. Quote
pulsating Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 I cut & pasted the document into a page-layout program, edited out all the unnecessary stuff, and printed it up. It is destined for a bulletin board at my work tomorrow! Quote
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