Best Hwy Car I've Owned
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 437
From: Fort Wayne, IN
RE: Best Hwy Car I've Owned
ORIGINAL: katcoota
Maybe it's just my trip computer, or the 6th gear works better over 3100 rpm than at 2900... I have no idea
Maybe it's just my trip computer, or the 6th gear works better over 3100 rpm than at 2900... I have no idea
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 724
From: The District
RE: Best Hwy Car I've Owned
Considering, that I always drive on the highways. I found Audi the best of all that I have owned. My previous LR Disco was close, but still couldn't beat Audi in smoothness and power of bi-turbo!
1st Gear
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 414
RE: Best Hwy Car I've Owned
I knew it was to do with gearing, power and torque. I haven't tried to see how much fuel I would save by driving constantly at a 100 mph yet....
Imagine what hints and tips on saving gas from the EPA would say:
[ol][*]Go easy on the brakes and gas pedal.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts by accelerating gradually whenever possible. Also, anticipate stops to avoid sudden braking.[*]Avoid long idles.
Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait. Instead of idling at a drive-up window, park the car and go in. Idling burns more gas than restarting the engine. Limit car warmups in winter.[*]Avoid carrying unneeded items in the trunk.
Extra weight decreases gas mileage. Also, reduce drag by placing items inside the car or trunk rather than on roof racks.[*]Use your air conditioning only when necessary.
Roll down the windows or open the air vents to keep your car comfortable on not-so-hot days.[*]Use overdrive.
If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing (on 5-speed manual transmissions and 4-speed automatic transmissions), be sure to make use of the overdrive gear as soon as your speed is high enough. If you have a manual transmission, the lower the shift speed, the better the fuel economy. Your owner's manual will give you further information.[*]Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
Periodic wheel alignments and keeping tires inflated to the maximum recommended pressure can improve your gas mileage.[*]Get regular engine tuneups and car maintenance checks.
Tuneups improve performance as well as gas mileage. Check your owner's manual for recommended maintenance schedules. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, you should avoid fuel economy problems due to worn spark plugs, dragging brakes, low transmission fluid, or the transmission not going into high gear.[*]Drive at 100 mph where possible. This is only suitable for Audi drivers as the gearing within these vehicles and certain other German marques are designed to be more efficient cruising at 100 mph rather than 75 mph.
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1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 437
From: Fort Wayne, IN
RE: Best Hwy Car I've Owned
ORIGINAL: katcoota
I knew it was to do with gearing, power and torque. I haven't tried to see how much fuel I would save by driving constantly at a 100 mph yet....
Imagine what hints and tips on saving gas from the EPA would say:
[ol][*]Go easy on the brakes and gas pedal.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts by accelerating gradually whenever possible. Also, anticipate stops to avoid sudden braking.[*]Avoid long idles.
Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait. Instead of idling at a drive-up window, park the car and go in. Idling burns more gas than restarting the engine. Limit car warmups in winter.[*]Avoid carrying unneeded items in the trunk.
Extra weight decreases gas mileage. Also, reduce drag by placing items inside the car or trunk rather than on roof racks.[*]Use your air conditioning only when necessary.
Roll down the windows or open the air vents to keep your car comfortable on not-so-hot days.[*]Use overdrive.
If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing (on 5-speed manual transmissions and 4-speed automatic transmissions), be sure to make use of the overdrive gear as soon as your speed is high enough. If you have a manual transmission, the lower the shift speed, the better the fuel economy. Your owner's manual will give you further information.[*]Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
Periodic wheel alignments and keeping tires inflated to the maximum recommended pressure can improve your gas mileage.[*]Get regular engine tuneups and car maintenance checks.
Tuneups improve performance as well as gas mileage. Check your owner's manual for recommended maintenance schedules. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, you should avoid fuel economy problems due to worn spark plugs, dragging brakes, low transmission fluid, or the transmission not going into high gear.[*]Drive at 100 mph where possible. This is only suitable for Audi drivers as the gearing within these vehicles and certain other German marques are designed to be more efficient cruising at 100 mph rather than 75 mph.[/ol]
I knew it was to do with gearing, power and torque. I haven't tried to see how much fuel I would save by driving constantly at a 100 mph yet....
Imagine what hints and tips on saving gas from the EPA would say:
[ol][*]Go easy on the brakes and gas pedal.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts by accelerating gradually whenever possible. Also, anticipate stops to avoid sudden braking.[*]Avoid long idles.
Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait. Instead of idling at a drive-up window, park the car and go in. Idling burns more gas than restarting the engine. Limit car warmups in winter.[*]Avoid carrying unneeded items in the trunk.
Extra weight decreases gas mileage. Also, reduce drag by placing items inside the car or trunk rather than on roof racks.[*]Use your air conditioning only when necessary.
Roll down the windows or open the air vents to keep your car comfortable on not-so-hot days.[*]Use overdrive.
If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing (on 5-speed manual transmissions and 4-speed automatic transmissions), be sure to make use of the overdrive gear as soon as your speed is high enough. If you have a manual transmission, the lower the shift speed, the better the fuel economy. Your owner's manual will give you further information.[*]Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
Periodic wheel alignments and keeping tires inflated to the maximum recommended pressure can improve your gas mileage.[*]Get regular engine tuneups and car maintenance checks.
Tuneups improve performance as well as gas mileage. Check your owner's manual for recommended maintenance schedules. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, you should avoid fuel economy problems due to worn spark plugs, dragging brakes, low transmission fluid, or the transmission not going into high gear.[*]Drive at 100 mph where possible. This is only suitable for Audi drivers as the gearing within these vehicles and certain other German marques are designed to be more efficient cruising at 100 mph rather than 75 mph.
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