When I first bought my Escape, I tried to adhere to a few hypermiling techniques for my first mostly highway tank of gas. I eased up to speeds, anticipated stops, tried to keep rpms below 2100, top speed 65. My big reward was a lot of nasty looks and 25.43 mpg. Last week made four trips to DIA airport for Thanksgiving visitors and drove normally, 75 mph and got 22.3.
My Volvo, on the other hand typically gets 30-31 mpg 75-80 +mph on long trips. Tried another round recently sort of hypermiling, easing up to speeds 65-70mph and got over 35mpg. 18 gallon tank had nearly 600 miles when I went to fill and confirm. I guess it depends on your level of dedication. I admit, I'd rather just enjoy the drive instead of feathering the gas all day.
My Volvo, on the other hand typically gets 30-31 mpg 75-80 +mph on long trips. Tried another round recently sort of hypermiling, easing up to speeds 65-70mph and got over 35mpg. 18 gallon tank had nearly 600 miles when I went to fill and confirm. I guess it depends on your level of dedication. I admit, I'd rather just enjoy the drive instead of feathering the gas all day.
