Introductions and post the details of your vehicle and commute here. The experts will help get you up to speed by simplifying a lot of the techniques and helping you apply them to your specific situation. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:32:23 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:32:23 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/38/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:56:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57478/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57478/ invalid@example.com (worthywads) worthywads
Anyways, we just traded in our 2004 Honda Element, that was my wife's vehicle and our road trip ride. Never was very efficient, geared poorly with 4000 rpm at 80 mph, but it was a 5-speed stick so fun.

Just traded it in on a 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Only 150 miles so far but averaging 40+mpg already on a 35/35/35 rating. Drove down from Boulder to Denver and back this morning and got 43 down and 46 back. This was achieved with nothing more than maintaining posted speed limits of 55 and 65 and cruise...

Return with a worthy new ride]]> 25 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:11:30 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56852/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56852/ invalid@example.com (philmcneal) philmcneal
Don't get me wrong I still drive old hybrids of yesteryear, maybe bump start here and there, but the knowledge moves on as we can always do our share to reduce waste and emissions. There's a time to speed (I love racing sims) but just so you can slam on the brakes, man just think...

Its Been Awhile Are the OGs still here?]]> 18 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:24:04 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39/ invalid@example.com (tbaleno) tbaleno
As an introduction I will tell you a little about myself. I'm middle aged, I have owned an 03' civic hybrid since Dec of 02'. I guess that makes me an early adopter. I have modified my car with a few electronics (car audio stuff mostly.) I am politicaly moderate so you will see me taking both sides on occassion.

My goal for this site being one of the two original developers is to promote high mileage in what ever vehicle people choose or are forced to drive. Environmental issues are secondary to me...

Welcome to CleanMPG]]> 686 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:59:32 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56881/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56881/ invalid@example.com (Janice Cooper) Janice Cooper
I currently drive a 2020 Toyota Corolla LE CVT. I have an awful urban commute with a ton of traffic and a gazillion lights that aren’t synced. I know that scangauge is around here somewhere!]]> 5 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:53:49 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56853/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56853/ invalid@example.com (LinuxGold) LinuxGold

My 1999 Honda HX was rusted out, now in junk yard somewhere. Changed to 2003 Buick Le Sabre limited... I don't see any Buick cars in here... Anyone got Le Sabre?]]> 2 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:56:22 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56027/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56027/ invalid@example.com (C_ita) C_ita
We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a couple minutes out of your day to take our survey, https://sdsubusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hDMyMyTBdN7Q7H. Your participation will enter you in a raffle to win a $30 Amazon Gift card. We would love your input, thanks!]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:36:09 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55592/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55592/ invalid@example.com (MPG Mom) MPG Mom
My current cars are a 13 Chevy Volt, 17 VW Jetta and 05 Acura MDX. I also have an 05 Chevy Trailblazer that is sitting in the backyard with some major leaks I haven't had a chance to get fixed up.

The Volt is...

New Member, But Long Time Hypermiler]]> 8 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:46:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55802/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55802/ invalid@example.com (Skylis A) Skylis A 10 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:02:13 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54577/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54577/ invalid@example.com (Michael Mays Sr) Michael Mays Sr
Just purchased a flex fuel 2016 F150 XL and I am averaging about 16.8 Mpg. Looking to see what I can do to boost my mpg and get the most out of my petrol. At 32 gallons it is not cheap to fill up. Hoping I can learn some things to help get me further down the road.]]> 16 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:47:24 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54572/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54572/ invalid@example.com (Jocko) Jocko I was recently given the gift of a ScanGauge E and I am delighted with the info I am gleaning.
Today was my usual motoring day. Drove car out of garage before locking garage back up. I then drove my wife to her work, returning home after, then...

Hello from Scotland.]]> 10 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:18:26 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/5095/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/5095/ invalid@example.com (Dan) Dan
(Tom... holler if I botched anything up in the procedure)

1. Add a car to the Mileage Log - Click Mileage Logs at the top of the screen. Once there click the Add Vehicle to add your car. If you'd like, add the correct zip code to your car to get a stick pen on the CleanMPG map. It shows up under the Research section on the left nav bar. If your concerned about privacy, you might consider putting a zip of a location close to you instead.
2. Add...

Signature How-To.]]> 65 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 11:11:16 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54342/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54342/ invalid@example.com (Hypochondriac) Hypochondriac 2 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:02:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54319/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54319/ invalid@example.com (Hypochondriac) Hypochondriac
I'm confused about FAS. I recall reading something about not all cars being able to handle it? Something about gears when going downhill and needing to restart the engine. If you don't do it right you can ruin the automatic transmission?

Does putting the car in neutral when going downhill help? I've heard it might be more efficient to keep the car in drive, since at neutral you need to burn gas to keep the engine from...

Newbie Questions]]> 5 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:41:52 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54313/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54313/ invalid@example.com (Nick Isburgh) Nick Isburgh
My name is Nick and I am turning 25 on Father's Day...not a father though

I have a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid LX.

My first tank I achieved 43.0 MPG...without knowing the term hypermile even existed, I am currently 160 miles into my second tank and am averaging 49.7 MPG...which I don't want to talk about because I was at 55.8 and made two short trips in.

I commute from Gainesville, GA about 54 miles down 985 to 85 into downtown Atlanta, GA. I have the luxury of a peach pass...but more importantly, I have the luxury of a 2001 Saturn SC2 to commute with. My Kia Optima Hybrid will...

Brand Spankin' New]]> 7 Mon, 22 May 2017 03:13:02 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54157/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54157/ invalid@example.com (jcp123) jcp123

For the sake of brevity, I hope to share some of what's happened in the last few months, including the offloading of my Mustang, the Echo's final breakdown, and the purchase of a car I initially felt I was settling for but in just a few hundred miles I feel is actually a pretty good buy I can depend on for a good while.

Hope all's been well with my friends here ]]> 2 Mon, 08 May 2017 23:27:34 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/2617/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/2617/ invalid@example.com (tbaleno) tbaleno 279 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:12:59 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53873/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53873/ invalid@example.com (Niall) Niall I am a driving instructor with too much time on my hands and am wondering about what is the optimum engine speed for maximum efficiency.

The general advice relates to the car speed (around 55mph), and to change gear at lowest engine speed tolerable.

Coming from a motorbike background, I know BHP and Torque are important parameters for engine performance. To date I have not been able to locate any mention of the engine parameters' role in maximizing MPG

Should the rpm where my car engine develops maximum power not be where I achieve maximum MPG?]]> 23 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:32:14 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53277/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53277/ invalid@example.com (cash4acres) cash4acres 47,000 miles now.
17-20mpg city
21-25mpg freeway
12-17mpg off roading in 4x4, mtns, sand, desert.
Photo of me pulling an 18 Wheeler 10mph to kick start.]]> 4 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:55:30 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52039/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52039/ invalid@example.com (Jpuracchio) Jpuracchio
New Member...2009 VW Jetta TDI]]> 5 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:45:17 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53924/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53924/ invalid@example.com (Jurgis) Jurgis
I'd like to present my self.
I've been introduced to this site by Felix Egolf, a Swiss flight pilot, who met Wayne in reality. Felix is a famous hypermiler in Europe.

I'm living in the very north of Germany, close to the Scandinavian states, started driving more than 30 years ago.

Since Spring 2016 I'm the owner of a Ford Fusion 1.6 TDCi.
The European Ford Fusion is comparable to the Brazilian edition of the 10 years old Ford EcoSport and has nothing to do with the US-version of the Fusion. This car was built in 2007....

new Ford driver from Europe]]> 5