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To: Alighieri who wrote (404647)	8/6/2008 9:52:13 AM
From: i-node	Respond to of 1571936

I would suggest that a national campaign to educate people or raise their cousciousness on such techniques would pay off nicely. I don't disagree about this at all. If drivers knew they could save 10% or more by simply driving less aggressively and using cruise, it might make a difference. But it is important to focus on those things which significantly improve mileage. It is misleading to claim that minor changes in tire pressure or tuning up a car will yield large benefits as has been done, unless the vehicle is just totally screwed up. With today's electronic timing & ignition systems, tuneups just don't yield the benefits they once did. And plugs generally don't need to replaced more frequently than 100K miles or so. Significant benefits are available by driving less aggressively, and those who want to do so can achieve significant savings. It seems far better to promote THAT benefit -- which can yield 10% or more -- than to focus on items that really have no material effect on mileage. If you tell people they'll get massive savings by airing up their tires, then those savings don't materialize, it undermines the entire message.

To: Alighieri who wrote (404647)	8/6/2008 11:25:43 AM
From: HPilot	Respond to of 1571936

I would suggest that a national campaign to educate people or raise their cousciousness on such techniques would pay off nicely. Most people know these tricks, it will help to educate those who don't. But it won't help the majority who won't bother no matter what. Such plans are doomed, this type of thinking is why Carter failed.

To: Alighieri who wrote (404647)	8/6/2008 1:27:15 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1571936

This is true -- I usually have what you'd call a heavy foot. But my car has an efficiency "meter" in it, and when I really make an effort, by following it, I can make a significant change in mileage (maybe 1mpg). In the end, it is too much hassle, but I've tried it a few times. I can easily improve mileage by 20% or more by driving consciously to save gas...things like no sudden acceleration, or coasting to a red light or slowing traffic ahead, or not charging up a hill...most things to avoid using the breaks or plowing the pedal, both of which waste energy......and I don't necessarily have to drive slow on the highway...65 to 70. ...I routinely get 4mpg improvement... Let me add to your list.....whenever I think I will be stopped for more than a minute, I turn off the engine.