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Switch to Automatic Car
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11-07-2011, 03:23 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Vehicles: 2007 Dodge Caliber SE
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 17
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Switch to Automatic Car
Good afternoon fellow Hypermilers.
I recently had to retire my Subaru, which put the Sewb in SewbDude. Unfortunately, I did not find a Subaru in my price and mileage range. Instead, I bought a 2007 Dodge Caliber mostly because I got if for a good deal. Anyways, my Subaru was a 2.2L 4 cylinder, 5spd. I averaged 31.8ish mpg. I heavily used neutral coasting, minimizing Throttle Position Sensor position (usually at 12 or 13), never used cruise control, and held speed at 63 to 66 mph. Now that I have a Caliber, I'm getting use to an automatic again. My TPS position is much higher in the Caliber to remain 63 to 66 mph. Any suggestions on how to hypermile with the automatic? It coasting in neutral too dangerous now?
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11-07-2011, 03:52 PM
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Pishtaco
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Vehicles: 2012 Hyundai Elantra A6, 2006 Scion xB M5
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 1,772
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Re: Switch to Automatic Car
It's tough to get good fuel economy with an AT. TPS is relative, & varies by the engine, so don't concern yourself with that.
Try to plan your trips to avoid stops, & to maintain momentum. Get it into torque converter lockup ASAP, & do your best to keep the TC from slipping.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
49.6 mpg avg over 38,000 miles. 177% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Best tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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11-07-2011, 09:27 PM
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Ultimate Newbie
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Join Date: May 2011
Vehicles: 2011 Elantra GLS and 2008 Chrysler Town n Country
Location: Warrensburg, Misery - can't wait to get back to South Dakota
Posts: 611
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Re: Switch to Automatic Car
NICE-on works great. use it a lot. someday, i'll have an MT that only i will drive cause the Boss will have her own high FE ride (HSH, anyone?)
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2008 Chrysler TnC (wife's ride) a.k.a. Red Bomber
2011 Suzuki GSXR750 Blue/White
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11-13-2011, 11:28 PM
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Penguin of Notagascar
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Vehicles: '12 LEAF SL, '02 Insight 5spd MT
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Posts: 20,598
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Re: Switch to Automatic Car
Well, that's a bummer! How's the mileage coming so far?
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