Fuel Economy

[swng]

Originally Posted by Nigal

[whine] Math is hard and stuff... LOL!

I've been trying to leave home about 5-10 minutes early to make the difference. One of the best things about driving slower is that I don't end up stuck behind the damn soccer moms in minivans going 65 in the fast lane.

Very sensible friend!
BTW, I would take the opportunity and sidetrack a bit to mention that one of the safe ways to save fuel is not to follow the car in front too closely (aka tailgating). Whilst taking advantage of the draft created by the car in front is good when everything is on the move, tailgating, especially in city driving conditions, will usually result in a need to brake repeatedly and abruptly, and will prevent the use of good anticipatory driving techniques. Such are hardly good for fuel economy.

[leowhy]

Originally Posted by swng

Very sensible friend!
BTW, I would take the opportunity and sidetrack a bit to mention that one of the safe ways to save fuel is not to follow the car in front too closely (aka tailgating). Whilst taking advantage of the draft created by the car in front is good when everything is on the move, tailgating, especially in city driving conditions, will usually result in a need to brake repeatedly and abruptly, and will prevent the use of good anticipatory driving techniques. Such are hardly good for fuel economy.

unfortunately that is not possible in where i live... the traffic here is bumper to bumper situation...

[swng]

Originally Posted by leowhy

unfortunately that is not possible in where i live... the traffic here is bumper to bumper situation...

IMHO, when the traffic is very slow, it is OK to follow the car in front closer. So in your situation, it may not necessarily mean that you have been tailgating. There is always a need to give yourself at least two seconds to react to whatever that may happen suddenly though (such as the car in front braking abruptly). Incidentally, doing this may also boost your FE slightly.
Safe and happy motoring!

[leowhy]

Originally Posted by swng

IMHO, when the traffic is very slow, it is OK to follow the car in front closer. So in your situation, it may not necessarily mean that you have been tailgating. There is always a need to give yourself at least two seconds to react to whatever that may happen suddenly though (such as the car in front braking abruptly). Incidentally, doing this may also boost your FE slightly.
Safe and happy motoring!

that is what i've been doing... :)

the frustrating part is, many other road user just utilise the "gap" i leave for me & CUT IN!!!

in the end... its E_brake + accelerate time again...