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Feather light on the accelerator, should be "steady throttle".
I drive several hundred miles a trip (Interstate, and city ) three / four times a week, and get a consistant 29.5 to 31.5 mpg, at 5mph above posted (65). I have found that at 75-85 MPH, with a steady throtle, I can up that to 5 additional miles to the gallon. What kills my MPG is having to adjust throttle for SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, or for interuptions in the traffic flow. Such as the driver who sits in the left lane, and interupts timing for vehicles that need to pass a slower vehicle. In town (city) driving with a steady throttle is a simple matter of not rushing to the next "Red" traffic light, time forward movement for the "Green". Each time the brakes are used, more energy is required to get back to "steady throttle".
The true secret for better gas mileage are the three "M's"....Momentum, Momentum, Momentum. Interuption of which requires more energy to reestablish.
As to inflating tire pressure to an "uncomfortable ride".......also inflates the loss of vehicle control in dry or wet.
As to you're #3 F...."turn down that rear view mirror and turn up the stereo and forget about those people behind"....is the most dangerous action that one could do. As a responsible, on the highway, vehicle driver, one should be constantaly aware of their immediate surroundings, and anticipate events unfolding before them. Once behind the wheel of a moving vehicle one becomes a member of a moving community, complete, with responsibilities to other like community members. At the same time, that driver actually becomes the guidance system to a very lethal wepon. Think about it.
Achieving "good gas mileage" isn't about driving slow. If that were the case, you're best mileage would be not to drive at all. Which, come to think of it, is what I suggest you practice.
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84, 242GLTi, 167K, 4+OD, still in rehab; 89, 245 DL, 309K, M 47, daily driver; 93, 245, auto, 167K ; and other toys.
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