tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34714460.post1968568787164115909..comments2023-12-21T04:13:10.929-09:00Comments on Another Broke Mom: Nickel and Dimeing ItCalthinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17091694664803397059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34714460.post-53946787291153114492008-06-30T10:33:00.000-08:002008-06-30T10:33:00.000-08:00Hubby here....The section on my fuel savings says ...Hubby here....<BR/><BR/>The section on my fuel savings says that I'm saving 3MPG. Actually, my computer is currently showing an increase of 4.5 mpg. I drive a 6 cylinder car that is not a hybrid. The EPA sticker when I bought it said 25 mpg city and 32hwy. Before I changed my driving habits the average shown on my dash was 23.5 mpg. This morning (6/30/08) the number hit 28.0 mpg! This is a combo of city and highway driving. I'd say it's 75% highway.<BR/><BR/>What I am doing, is keeping it below 60mph, and trying to keep the rpm at less than 1600. <I>(Your vehicle may vary as to how many rpm corresponds to what speed.)</I> The trick is to find the fastest speed you can go yet keep rpms in the 1200-1600 area. This should be a good spot to increase milage. <I>(Using cruise control helps me to avoid my lead-foot!)</I> This theory is the same for non-highway. Find the speed that is legal for the road you are on, yet keeps your rpms in that magical range.Jackalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680332859633414755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34714460.post-977517985702449972008-06-29T15:26:00.000-08:002008-06-29T15:26:00.000-08:00I read. A lot. There are a few book exchanges on i...I read. A lot. There are a few book exchanges on island so that helps. I cut off my cable. So no TV. That really helps. I'm reading more and have tons of time to actually do things in my house. Reading (with the exception of blogs) isn't eating any power in my house. Especially cause the sun is up so long now.Marimoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620548493781840068noreply@blogger.com