Hypermiling

One topic that has fascinated me since I found out about it is the concept of hypermiling. Hypermiling is simply using driving and maintenance techniques to increase your current car's gas mileage. It was interesting that most resources I read said you can use common sense techniques and routine car maintenance to increase your current gas mileage from 20-30%. The theory is similar to how you balance your budget. First, you cut out big wasters and then you cut out smaller ones that eventually will add up to larger amounts.


There are 6 general hypermiling areas. They are slow down, brake less, lighten your load, minimize air conditioning, regular car maintenance and avoid excessive idling. We will cover each of these areas in future posts. As all things you can take this too far. Hard core hypermilers can use driving techniques which are dangerous but you do not have to go that far and still see great results.

Here is my challenge to you. The next couple of times you fill up with gas check your gas mileage. After you have an average gas mileage with your current driving and maintenance techniques, start incorporating the hypermiling techniques. Check your gas mileage again. See if they make a difference for you.