How to Maximize MPG! Simple Ways to Save Money on Gas - '22 Honda Civic Si (POV Binaural Audio)

Gas it nearly 6 dollars per gallon in the US and you may not be making the most of your car to save money on fuel. Here are some driving tips to follow to make the most of the fuel you've bought this summer.

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The best part of coasting up to red lights is when you’re still moving when the light turns green and you blow past the guy in the other lane that rushed to the red light and is now at a dead stop

[ericpowell]

Dude, this is how I drive my Fiesta ST everywhere, intentionally and efficiently. It's nice to see someone else actively think about what they're doing when they drive. And yes, I can't stand losing a couple MPGs cuz someone can't merge right....

[moti]

This video needs to be shown to every driver. There is absolutely NOTHING in American driving courses that teach fuel efficient driving. And most cars don't have a fuel economy gauge which shows you real-time MPG every second of driving. Most Hondas show it, and it helps you realize just how bad unnecessary acceleration is. I drive more or less like how Tedward does in this video, but sadly the majority of drivers do not. I get tailgated here and there. But honestly it's so funny because it's always those drivers who complain about gas prices. Yes, gas prices are a problem, but they won't affect you as badly if you REALLY learned how to drive.

[pranavdubey]

"its not because i drive slow, its because i drive smart"


that was one of the wisest things ive heard ngl

[bruceburnell]

Its crazy how everyone there actually sits in the left lane. They leave the right lane with no one in front to sit in the left lane

[PatriceIci]

This is how I drive all the time. Giving yourself time and distance to react to the driver in front is how to avoid accidents. Don't drive hurriedly, just chill, relax and enjoy the ride. There's no need to drive aggressively.

This is the first time I watch a video of someone applying all the same skills I gathered by myself after being a delivery driver everyday for four years. Feather the throttle, use the brakes as least as possible, look ahead to have plenty of time to stop or accelerate. The important word here is *TIME* . The longer the time you give your vehicle to accelerate or stop, and keep as steady of a speed as possible, the better fuel mileage you'll get. Think like you are riding a bycicle, save your energy and you can get farther without getting tired.

[ImSurizon]

I will never in a million years understand the people that floor it towards a fresh red just to slam on the brakes.

Enthusiasts in enthusiast cars, I get it. But Brock in his Suburban and Susan in her Santa Fe don’t get a pass from me. You explained the energy dissipation perfectly.

How incompetent can people be?

[jehl]

When I was younger my dad always told me to avoid "jack rabbit starts" and to accelerate gently. Back in the 80's BMW tested that idea (and others) prior to developing the 325e. What they concluded is that long gentle acceleration uses more fuel than accelerating swiftly to cruising speed. This was because of the amount of time that it took to accelerate "gently". The longer that this period was extended, the more fuel that was wasted. My experience is that the most efficient method is to accelerate up to the peak torque engine speed and than shift to the next gear. Above the peak-torque RPM, the engine starts to become air limited (even though the HP continues to increase as initially the torque doesn't drop as fast as the revs are increasing) and the pumping losses increase. Increased pumping losses results in decreased mileage. This concept prompted the development of the engine for the (often derided) BMW 325e, which had a torque curve more akin to a diesel than a high-speed gas engine. While the sportier 325i engine developed 168 HP at 5800 RPM/164 lb-ft of torque at 4300 RPM, the more efficient 325e engine generated 121 hp at only 4250 rpm, and a relatively strong 170 lb-ft of torque at 3250 RPM. The reduced rev range allowed lighter components in the engine, softer valve springs and other changes, all of which reduced friction (which contributed to the higher torque, the result of an increased Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) at lower rev's).

[g-wagon_starbucks_run]

"Everyone out here is just tying to waste your fuel."
I really enjoy your channel. Relaxing and subtle in its peaks.
Awesome teachings on driving in a very approachable way.

[KirkwoodImaging]

CR-Z got slammed when it came out for being too slow but it’s so fun to save gas in while having a good time. Love managing the hybrid battery charge while driving a very nice manual transmission.

[busterscrugs]

I've achieved 42.5 mpg in my buddy's 10th gen Accord using a similar driving style. The Honda 1.5t is so efficient!

[jarredblake]

Honda seriously has some of the best interiors of all car brands in my opinion.

[canudeiro]

You're awesome, man. I hope your word about manners on the highway (specially about moving out of the left lane) reaches as many people as possible!

[eugew]

What I find absolutely insane on my drives are the people who gain on me really quickly and have the room to pass on the left - but they insist on getting too close behind me, having to slow down, and then decide that that is the best time to change lanes... It happens more often that you'd think. What in the world is up with people?!

[saucyp]

So jealous of the efficiency of the Si! I can eke out 35 mpg in my Fiesta only on my best behavior. It's worth noting that an efficient drive is also a smooth drive! Mindset and attitude can definitely have an effect on your fuel costs

EDIT: +1 for "asymptotic" :)

[brunodb_]

Pretty good tips! I think one thing was missing though, I see a lot of drivers putting the car in neutral when coming to a downhill, thinking that it saves fuel, but it actually doesn't. When running in indle, your engine is using a little bit of fuel to maintain itself running, overcoming the mechanical resistance of the parts. But having a gear engaged (the correct one at that) will literally use no fuel, because the rolling momentum of your car will keep your engine running. Basically you make the wheels run your engine for you, not the other way around :)

Another thing to consider is the auto-stop-start on a red light on older cars. You can manually stop/start your car in a red light if you want, but older cars (usually the ones with heavier engines, like a big V8) will actually use a lot of fuel to start the engine from a stopped position. Depending on how long the light its, you'll actually spend more fuel stopping and starting that big engine than you would by just maintaining it with the idle. Cars that have auto-stop-start features are more optimized in how the engine starts to use less fuel, but cars that don't have that feature, you probably shouldn't be doing it manually, especially if the engine is heavy.

[KarShadow]

As a delivery driver with a V8 and drive to college 40 mins away taught me to be as efficient as possible and now I own a project car with a Rotary. So smart driving is a big way to help your car and wallet. Thank you Tedward for showing people these techniques and strategy

[KeeperOfTheSevenKeys.]

3:40 For those not ready/able to full electric, hybrids also have a huge advantage here in that they still benefit from regen braking and regain some of that energy when you have to use them. That's a large part of why they get those MPG numbers up.

[SlappyBiggalo]

All I got from this is “brakes are the enemy”