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发帖数: 39 | 1 转自f150ecoboost.net，原作者Mike Tritle
Here's something to try, guys, after all you have nothing to lose!
Driving like a granny does not contribute to good fuel mileage contrary to
popular belief. Fuel economy is determined by covering the maximum distance
on the least amount of fuel consumption. That requires vehicle speed and
reduced throttle opening.
Several years ago I was employed by a major home delivery company that was
very interested in reducing fuel cost. A training program was developed and
we were all sent to the center to learn this method of driving. On first run
we were sent out in a vehicle with fuel flow equipment and a vacuum gauge
and told to drive the way we normally drove. Well, as you can guess, we all
were determined to "show em" and drove the coarse as gingerly as possible.
Then, we did a second lap following the instructions of the teacher to the
letter. Well, guess what, we covered the course in significantly less time
and used over 10% less fuel as well. I have taken this method to heart since
then and found better fuel economy in anything I drive from my hot rod to
F150!
Most of our trucks have the instant mileage indicator system. Set yours so
you can use it while you drive. It is similar to a vacuum gauge in that the
lower the green bar, the lower your mileage. It also indicates average fuel
economy as well and is a fabulous indicator of granny driving costing you
fuel economy!
Now, the secret formula. First, make sure your tires are up to pressure. I
don't mind a little harder ride so mine get inflated to max pressure all
year round. I get phenomenal tread wear (or lack of) and the rolling
resistance is reduced as well.
When driving in congested areas, avoid the packs. Time the lights so you are
rolling as much as possible. Idling while stopped yeilds 0mpg! If you do
get stopped, when leaving use half to 3/4 throttle and get up to speed asap.
Don't jack rabbit, roll into the throttle gently and roll out immediately
upon reaching desired speed. Now, if there's traffic in front, they will
determine many factors here but when you're in control, make it happen. You
will see when you're the leader of the pack, the pack will be far behind you
as you leave.
Step two. Maintain steady speed. I use my cruise control even in traffic and
in city driving as much as possible. You'll see in the instant indicator
how effective this is. Speeding/slowing, what I call rubber banding, kills
fuel mileage!
Step last. Coast whenever possible. Gauge the lights. When coming up on a
stop sign or stale green light, cancel the cruise and let it coast down to
speed or until you need to brake to stop or for traffic in front. Coasting
yeilds maximum fuel economy and brings the average up fast! When using
cruise in a hilly region, your truck will do this automatically.
In conclusion:
1) Properly inflated tires
2) Get up to speed quickly but not like a drag race
3) Maintain steady speed and time the lights to reduce stopping
4) Coast whenever possible or needed.
Give this a shot, guys, and let me know how it works for you! | kn
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: 转自f150ecoboost.net，原作者Mike Tritle
: Here's something to try, guys, after all you have nothing to lose!
: Driving like a granny does not contribute to good fuel mileage contrary to
: popular belief. Fuel economy is determined by covering the maximum distance
: on the least amount of fuel consumption. That requires vehicle speed and
: reduced throttle opening.
: Several years ago I was employed by a major home delivery company that was
: very interested in reducing fuel cost. A training program was developed and
: we were all sent to the center to learn this method of driving. On first run
: we were sent out in a vehicle with fuel flow equipment and a vacuum gauge
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