http://gassaverguide.info Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:25:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When facing a red traffic light, or some other predictable stop/start situation at the bottom of a hill, you're better off stopping near the top before you've accelerated to full speed. Wait, and time your release to make it through on green, and you avoid turning your potential energy into ... http://gassaverguide.info/dont-waste-your-momentum-on-a-hill/ This new battery technology that allows for an 800% increase in battery capacity is big news for car owners. It means that electric cars may finally be feasible on a large scale. Additionally hybrids that are currently out there may be able to run a much longer time on battery ... http://gassaverguide.info/new-battery-technology-800-increased-battery-capacity/ Of course the best way to save on gas is to not use it in the first place, but who really wants to start riding a bike everywhere or buy an expensive little electric car? I found a guy who converted his GEO Metro to run 100% on electricity. Check ... http://gassaverguide.info/build-your-own-electric-car/ This is an easy mod for most cars. I have been trying to think of stuff I have not done to my car and one thing I came up with was a spacer to put under the TBI. Of course nobody makes anything for a Metro and even if they ... http://gassaverguide.info/diy-throttle-body-spacer-extra-1-3-mpg-for-30-mins-of-work/ It's not the prettiest thing, but since the temperature's dropped 15F during the day today, and it's supposed to snow tonight through tuesday, I figured I'd rig up additional grille blockage. The pieces: Prep: Finished: Close-up: It's straightforward enough-- Coroplast, spraypainted, and held in with zip ties. I left a gap in the center as ... http://gassaverguide.info/easy-diy-grill-block-for-winter-engine-temp/ Things not to do in cold/wet weather (which includes snow and rain): 1. Do not over inflate tires. I know this is an important thing to do for most Hypermilers, but in bad weather, you need the most contact/friction to the road as possible to stop when needed. 2. Do ... http://gassaverguide.info/more-cold-weather-hypermiling-dos-and-donts/ Replacing the thermostat is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most imperceptible ways to increase fuel economy. Stock thermostats, which generally open at around 180 degrees, are a compromise between performance and fuel economy. If you're treating your engine kindly you can get away with installing a 195 degree thermostat ... http://gassaverguide.info/diy-replace-stock-thermostat-for-better-fuel-economy/ These are a bunch of, probably, the biggest misconceptions about hypermiling. These tips simply do nothing for gas mileage and some may actually have negative affects in one way or another: Use a do-it-yourself fuel additive We've heard of everything from acetone to mothballs to WD-40 being added to the gas, and ... http://gassaverguide.info/some-hypermiling-myths/ Most vehicles on the road have 3-4 different size tires (at least) that will run perfectly fine. This is especially true with trucks ans SUVs. As a general rule the smaller size tire will allow you to get more MPG, and usually a tire with a less nobby tread will ... http://gassaverguide.info/use-the-right-tire-size-for-maximum-fuel-efficiency/ Every mainstream passenger car is a compromise built with many different drivers in mind. Because there are all too few vehicles built specifically with gas mileage as the primary design element, there's a lot of improvement to be had in modifying your existing ride. Some people will do little things ... http://gassaverguide.info/make-your-car-your-own/