Fuel Consumption Saving Tips

[Good-Carbuyer]

SAFE & CONSIDERATE HYPERMILING ON SINGAPORE ROADS

 

Yes that's correct. Hypermiling isn't about road hogging, obstructing, dangerous, and reckless driving.

It is in fact the complete opposite of ""bad"".

I wonder who has been brainwashing the readers.

 

One has to be responsible enough as a reader to go out into the physical world to experiment and discover instead of being strapped into the internet armchair making ridiculous and sensless comments.

 

As Good CarBuyer mentioned before... not in exactly the same words.... these methods are tried and tested by the car owners/drivers themselves.

 

Basically...

Hypermiling is very much about adapting one's speed to the flow of traffic based on the traffic condition that one is driving in.

Hypermiling is about merging in and out of main roads as smoothly and as accurately as one can possibly achieve.

 

Hypermiling is very much about throttle contol besides just improving the technicalities of the physical make of the engine and car.

 

Additionally...

The safe distance that one keeps away from the car in front allows....

 

* ...the driver time to react to the sudden changes in speed(in front) without disrupting too much to the flow of momentum.

* ...other drivers to filter smoothly into your lane without causing you to slam on your brakes.

* ...you to filter into other people's lane without causing others to slam on their brakes.

* ...you and other drivers leeway to manouver away and into the safety space in the event of emergencies.

* ...you to maintain in motion so as to avoid the stop-start phenomenon.

* ...you to maintain in motion so as to minimise the use of 1st, and, or 2nd gear... which ALL hybrid car makers know IS the compelling factor in high fuel consumption.

 

Movement gives you "some" Km/L.

Stoppages gives you "zero" Km/L.

 

 

There is so much more to add.

Will do it next round.

 

Safety first is the basic/fundamental for hypermiling: a collision can cost more than the fuel saved over months/years (excluding the injuries)

 

Those undulating routes up north can be useful for braking and accelerating, as you ascend the hilltop and descend from them. Likewise those meandering turns along the way can be useful for the same hypermiling purpose. Due to space/traffic constraints, we lack such facilities locally to practice these often

 

Do note that not all techniques found on internet presented by others oversea are practrical here

[Hypermiler]

SAFE & CONSIDERATE HYPERMILING ON SINGAPORE ROADS

 

Wind Resistance.

One factor that contributes to fuel consumption.

It takes effort to push aside the wind to move the car forward. The faster the speed, the more the resistance.

 

Roof/bicycle racks and external fixtures causes air drag. Some may say it happens only at speeds faster than 90km/h.

 

In actual fact, turbulent wind noise from side mirrors can be heard from speeds as low as 60km/h.

 

 

Smooth Handling and Steering vs Unsteady and Clumbsy Steering.

Another factor most overlooked.

Clumbsy steering and handling are one of the things that contribute to higher FC.

 

When one steers unsteadily, it causes personal alarm and panic. When this happens, the usual reaction is to slam the brakes and slow the vehicle down.

 

The momentum is thus broken. When or If a stoppage occurs, the driver is forced to move off at 1st or 2nd gear, which otherwise would have remained on 3rd with a steady turn and smooth drive thru.

 

Parking and 3 point turns.

People taking longer than usual to park their car? The number of times in back and forth manouvers? The inability to turn the wheel smoothly and quickly? The lack of good judgement in space, distance, and speed?

 

This contributes to FC too although minor.

 

My personal remedy to this is to attach a steering knob to the steering wheel.

What took me 2 to 3 trys for parallel parking now takes me only once.

Reverse parking is silky smooth.

 

The steering knob allows me to turn the steering wheel quickly without the previous distracting fumbly hand moments. It allows me to keep my focus on the vehicle movement and at the same time turn the wheel faster to comensurate with my intent.

 

All these with a one-handed steering operation. Executing the action confidently and accurately. Like the precision movement of a folk lift operator.

 

That's it for now. Will be adding more tips along the way.

 

 

 

 

 

[Kb27]

My personal remedy to this is to attach a steering knob to the steering wheel.

What took me 2 to 3 trys for parallel parking now takes me only once.

Steering knob doesn't help you to parallel park any faster.

 

It's either you know (one time reverse in) or don't know (multiple times due to poor judgement).

[Hypermiler]

Steering knob doesn't help you to parallel park any faster.

 

It's either you know (one time reverse in) or don't know (multiple times due to poor judgement).

 

 

Which was why I stated it as My Personal Remedy..... if you DID read it.

 

I am sharing what worked for me. It may or may not work for others.

 

 

 

[Hypermiler]

 

SAFE & CONSIDERATE HYPERMILING ON SINGAPORE ROADS

 

I used to think that Hypermiling was such a tough thing to do.

Telling others about it was like talking about aliens.

 

You know what is harder?

 

Getting readers to read our posts thoroughly and carefully before replying or quoting. :)

[XALmoN]

Hi, i'm new here, just to give my 2 cents worth.

 

I'm singaporean, but currently in melbourne.

 

The trick to maintain good FC is actually to balance your throttle, the most constant application of throttle will give the best FC. I used to get 11.5km/L out of my NA supra.

 

Its automatic, completely stock. Its written off now though.

 

 

Edited August 25, 2010 by XALmoN

[Good-Carbuyer]

SAFE & CONSIDERATE HYPERMILING ON SINGAPORE ROADS

 

Wind Resistance.

One factor that contributes to fuel consumption.

It takes effort to push aside the wind to move the car forward. The faster the speed, the more the resistance.

 

Roof/bicycle racks and external fixtures causes air drag. Some may say it happens only at speeds faster than 90km/h.

 

In actual fact, turbulent wind noise from side mirrors can be heard from speeds as low as 60km/h.

 

 

Smooth Handling and Steering vs Unsteady and Clumbsy Steering.

Another factor most overlooked.

Clumbsy steering and handling are one of the things that contribute to higher FC.

 

When one steers unsteadily, it causes personal alarm and panic. When this happens, the usual reaction is to slam the brakes and slow the vehicle down.

 

The momentum is thus broken. When or If a stoppage occurs, the driver is forced to move off at 1st or 2nd gear, which otherwise would have remained on 3rd with a steady turn and smooth drive thru.

 

Parking and 3 point turns.

People taking longer than usual to park their car? The number of times in back and forth manouvers? The inability to turn the wheel smoothly and quickly? The lack of good judgement in space, distance, and speed?

 

This contributes to FC too although minor.

 

My personal remedy to this is to attach a steering knob to the steering wheel.

What took me 2 to 3 trys for parallel parking now takes me only once.

Reverse parking is silky smooth.

 

The steering knob allows me to turn the steering wheel quickly without the previous distracting fumbly hand moments. It allows me to keep my focus on the vehicle movement and at the same time turn the wheel faster to comensurate with my intent.

 

All these with a one-handed steering operation. Executing the action confidently and accurately. Like the precision movement of a folk lift operator.

 

That's it for now. Will be adding more tips along the way.

I believe reverse parking into carpark lot consume more petrol. Anyone care to share this observation?

[Good-Carbuyer]

SAFE & CONSIDERATE HYPERMILING ON SINGAPORE ROADS

 

I used to think that Hypermiling was such a tough thing to do.

Telling others about it was like talking about aliens.

 

You know what is harder?

 

Getting readers to read our posts thoroughly and carefully before replying or quoting. :)

Just like safety of driving fast to avoid accidents?

Does not make sense to many/most people, especially those non-driviers (they think you are reckless)

[Good-Carbuyer]

Steering knob doesn't help you to parallel park any faster.

 

It's either you know (one time reverse in) or don't know (multiple times due to poor judgement).

Haved you consider if that steering knob could cause more harm to your ribs in an accident? Better to practice and master handling the steering wheel instead. If you have difficulty with steering fast enough, it could be the slow steering method/technique you practice (do not be shy about it, many are using the inferior techniques)

[Kb27]

You should reply to the right person. I'm not the one who needs a knob to parallel park.

[Good-Carbuyer]

You should reply to the right person. I'm not the one who needs a knob to parallel park.

Apology: error in quotation

 

[Hypermiler]

 

Not everyone needs a knob. But helps to have one.

[Good-Carbuyer]

I believe reverse parking into carpark lot consume more petrol. Anyone care to share this observation?

FC below 12km/l with tire inflated as per car manufacturer's recommendation

FC almost 15km/l with tire inflated 50kpa above car manufacturer's recommendation

Anyone care to share such observation?

[Desmondtwb]

FC below 12km/l with tire inflated as per car manufacturer's recommendation

FC almost 15km/l with tire inflated 50kpa above car manufacturer's recommendation

Anyone care to share such observation?

 

50kpa is alot leh, mine recommended is 230, add 50 = 280.

My question is, is it still safe?

I personally dont mind the slightly harsher ride.

[Good-Carbuyer]

50kpa is alot leh, mine recommended is 230, add 50 = 280.

My question is, is it still safe?

I personally dont mind the slightly harsher ride.

Noisy and bumpy, so now rduced to +40kpa for the next tank of petrol I am monitoring FC

[Sad_man]

lose weight

[Good-Carbuyer]

lose weight

Agee. Read of people removing spare tyre, seats (just the driver's seat left)... for better FC

[Vid]

Agee. Read of people removing spare tyre, seats (just the driver's seat left)... for better FC

 

Extra load yes but spare tyre? not very safe leh.