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Chris Craft · 06-11-2008, 07:24 AM

I got a hybrid Ford Escape. The savings in fuel over my larger truck pay for not only the hybrid but also the insurance. So far at 30MPH I see about 40-43 mpg (mine is a 4wd). At 65 I average 33 MPG, at 75 I average 31 MPG in the warmer weather (cold effects hybrid milage by about 4-5 mpg). That is just driving like normal not doing anything special to try and save gas. What I have noticed is by aplying what I learn in that car gas milage increases in every car I own. I can get 36 mpg in my wifes Saab at 65 now with out much effort!!

I have not seen anyone mention tires. Certain tires have less rolling resistance then others. Others have already mentioned inflation.

I give a lot more thought to my trips and stops to make them in a more organized efficient mannor.

The house I re-insulated. You get tax credits for it. I am also going to upgrade the windows this summer and change out the wood fireplace for a gas insert.....

06-11-2008, 07:24 AM	#32
Chris Craft Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got a hybrid Ford Escape. The savings in fuel over my larger truck pay for not only the hybrid but also the insurance. So far at 30MPH I see about 40-43 mpg (mine is a 4wd). At 65 I average 33 MPG, at 75 I average 31 MPG in the warmer weather (cold effects hybrid milage by about 4-5 mpg). That is just driving like normal not doing anything special to try and save gas. What I have noticed is by aplying what I learn in that car gas milage increases in every car I own. I can get 36 mpg in my wifes Saab at 65 now with out much effort!! I have not seen anyone mention tires. Certain tires have less rolling resistance then others. Others have already mentioned inflation. I give a lot more thought to my trips and stops to make them in a more organized efficient mannor. The house I re-insulated. You get tax credits for it. I am also going to upgrade the windows this summer and change out the wood fireplace for a gas insert.....