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Hypermilers say many of their techniques can help even drivers of conventional cars boost their gas mileage:

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STONERS
May 29, 2007, 2:25 p.m.
Just a few helpful tips...
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BronxBomber
May 29, 2007, 3:50 p.m.
Dem's good points to ponder, thank you Stoners!
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Rigel
May 29, 2007, 5:48 p.m.
Some of these are great, and some are just hilarious :)
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PsychoHosebeast
May 29, 2007, 7:03 p.m.
Put your car in neutral and coast downhill? Not only is that dangerous, but where I live, it's against the law! I'm not too sure how many miles I'm going to pick up parking at the top of the parking lot and coasting to start my car... a couple of these are really stretching to make a list worth publishing!
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natashas
May 29, 2007, 10:51 p.m.
Years ago I did that so my car would not overheat, lol!
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coreyspring
May 30, 2007, 12:13 a.m.
A lot of times the AP distributes a chart or list that is supposed to be attached to a larger story, like this one, but often on online editions the chart and the actual story get separated
This is the AP story that was supposed to accompany this list
http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2007/05/29/new...
Gives a lot more background info
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scriblerus1
May 30, 2007, 1:23 a.m.
Good points. But use your judgment on shifting into neutral downhill. I've got some steep hills in my neck of the woods. I have to shift into first, but I do take my foot off the accelerator.
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WCFIELDS
May 30, 2007, 11:11 a.m.
I saw what I thought was a large flattened out beer can on the L.A. Freeway system last week. Now I realize that it was just a "Hypermiler" come to grief.
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bill2936
May 30, 2007, 11:21 a.m.
These hypermilers should use these methods. Herre are two that can be combined and be real safe. Draft 1 sec behind the semi and coast to a stop when he has to make a sudden stop. LOL
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DisgruntledPatriot
May 30, 2007, 12:07 p.m.
Some interesting tips.
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engineer
May 30, 2007, 12:08 p.m.
It will help in every way. Thanks!
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Charlson
May 30, 2007, 1:50 p.m.
Most of these driving tips to save mileage are impractical and some are pretty dangerous. Factoring in the safety issues I would settle for the recommended gas mileages than try to milk out a few more miles.
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Webreader
May 31, 2007, 2:22 p.m.
I'd rather pay a little more for gas and keep my body and secondarily the car, in one piece. If you are driving there are the common sense tips which have already been mentioned, been used for years and are safe/legal, like taking your foot off the accelator when you see you have to stop up ahead, accelatering slowly unless entering a merge, using downhills but keeping your car in gear and the motor running, and of course keeping your tires fully inflated and the air filter replaced on time. You do need to keep up with traffic on a busy highway. Driving slower than the prevailing traffic, even in the rightmost lane can be dangerious for other drivers, and you if there should be an accident nearby caused by an impatient driver. I've cruised at up to 85 (when safe) on highway trips with the windows closed, a/c running in my Camry 4 cyl and gotten average mileage for the trip of over 36 mpg.
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Shadowolf
May 31, 2007, 6:32 p.m.
My Dad was a trucker for 55 years...he had a word for those who tailgated a semi in ANY weather....SUICIDAL
Just a word to the wise...