Another Newbie

scion0 · #1 08-08-2008, 11:44 AM

Hello all, thought I'd stop by and see how I can save a few MPG with my 07 Dodge Charger (3.5L) and 07 Kawasaki Nomad (1600fi). I do ride the bike more and more these days but it only gets 36 to 42 mpg so not better than the Charger's 21 mpg.

Looking forward to learning a lot.

atlaw4u · #2 08-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Hello and welcome to the club.

You should start by knowing your car’s EPA rating located at FuelEconomy.gov and make sure to read the article “Beating the EPA”.

Make sure you air your tires up to the maximum pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.

Also, consider purchasing a ScanGaugeII. It is an invaluable source of information and will quickly pay for itself in fuel savings.

However, please be careful as hypermiling is addictive.