[NSRCA-discussion] Off topic: Scangauge

[AtwoodDon at aol.com]

If you want some addln tips on saving fuel, check out the 'hyper-mile'  
sites.  Some of these guys are getting well over 150 mpg with stock hybrids  in 
closed course competitions.  Most are reporting over 75 mpg in normal  driving. 
 
Of more interest to me were the reports from people driving pickups and  SUVs 
increasing their mpg by 50-75% using some of the techniques.
 
BTW, 'proper tire inflation' isn't necessarily what the car manufacturer  
recommends.  The car manufacturers are as concerned about your ride comfort  as 
they are with mpg.  An addition 3-5 psi can have a noticeable/measurable  
positive impact on your mpg (and your tire wear).
 
Don
 
 
In a message dated 3/31/2008 8:39:11 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
johnferrell at earthlink.net writes:

I bought one about 3 years ago for the Winnebago.  It has helped me save a 
lot of fuel. A couple of non-recurrent "check engine"  lights were non events 
after Google searching. Since it is quick & easy to  move to another vehicle it 
is well worth the price. 
 
John Ferrell    W8CCW

"All that is necessary  for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
nothing." -- Edmund Burke
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----- Original Message ----- 
From:  _Bob  Richards_ (mailto:bob at toprudder.com)  
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Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 10:57  AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Off  topic: Scangauge


On the subject of oil/gas prices, I recently  purchased this device, in the 
interest of learning how to save gas:   (and, I admit I am a gadget freak).
 
_http://www.scangauge.com/_ (http://www.scangauge.com/) 
 
I was getting about 26.5 mpg with my Nissan  Frontier pickup driving to/from 
work and locally.  With the instant  feedback I was getting from the above 
device, I learned how to change my  driving habits, and on the last tank of gas I 
got 31.8 mpg.  I now  get better gas mileage locally than I get on the 
highway.
 
Obviously, the best way to save gas is to slow  down. But I was learning when 
was the best time to shift gears (manual  transmission) and which routes 
really save gas.
 
Just thought I would share with the  group.
 
Bob R.
 




"Linda A. Carnes"  <flyingladylc at gmail.com> wrote:


 
Anything to  reduce our oil consumption is great. 
 
As far as hurting  the price of oil, my heart bleeds.
 
The price of oil  is hurting our economy; many families are having a hard 
time paying for  groceries because of oil. 
 
 Milk,  meats, are 30% higher than last year.
 
Let the oil  companies hurt, badly I hope.
 
 
Sincerely

Linda  A. Carnes

In Loving Memory
Warren George Brown 1921 –  2005

 
  
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