How a Hypermiler Gets Double Fuel Economy [2x⛽ Eco Fuel Saving Tips]

Dramatically improve your cars MPG by Hypermiling. A Hypermiler uses every technique to boost your fuel economy from driving style, to modifications to the car. Comparing a standard drivers former MPG with their own hypermiling efforts we often see almost double the improvement, or more if they go to the higher extremes.

In an era of soaring fuel costs, getting the most mileage from every tank has never been more crucial. This is where the art of hypermiling comes into play, offering drivers a toolkit of techniques to achieve remarkable fuel efficiency gains.

In this guide, we'll explore the best hypermiling techniques and tips that can help you inch closer to the coveted 100mpg goal, making you a hypermiling pro.

Fuel Economy in Focus:

As drivers worldwide grapple with the financial impact of high fuel prices, hypermiling techniques are gaining popularity as an effective means of stretching every drop of fuel. The potential for massive fuel savings through hypermiling has caught the attention of many, sparking a growing interest in mastering the art of hypermiling.
We list the best Hypermiling techniques and Hypermiling tips to help you reach towards a 100mpg goal! So if you want to be a hyper mileage driving pro this is the video for you.

With the high costs of fuel it has never been more important to get as many miles from a tank of gas as possible and Hypermiling techniques make for significant fuel economy gains.

Fuel saving with Hypermiling is becoming a popular focus for many drivers and most are surprised at the massive fuel savings they can attain.

As the interest in hypermiling grows, so do the questions surrounding this fuel-saving practice. In our comprehensive video, we aim to address common queries such as: What is a hypermiler? What are the best hypermiling techniques? Does being a hypermiler actually work? Is coasting and driving close to the car in front safe? At what point in the RPM range does the engine yield the best fuel economy?

The Quest for 100mpg:

For those aspiring to achieve the impressive milestone of 100mpg, our video provides a roadmap of hypermiling techniques that can turn this goal into a reality.

From maintaining a steady speed to optimizing the RPM range, we cover it all to guide you toward becoming a hypermiling expert.

In the pursuit of maximizing fuel efficiency, hypermiling emerges as a game-changer. With the right techniques and tips, drivers can witness significant fuel savings, easing the burden of high fuel costs. Whether you're a seasoned hypermiler or just starting on this journey, our video aims to equip you with the knowledge to make every mile count and inch you closer to that impressive 100mpg milestone.

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It's true that the accelerator is the most important pedal to modulate for fuel economy, but the brake pedal is extremely important as well. Every time you brake you waste kinetic energy that the engine already converted from fuel, and you must replace that energy assuming you haven't just enetered your parking spot, so depending on traffic and road conditions, the brake can be almost more important than the accelerator for fuel economy. The less you have to brake, the better. The other major factor is cruising speed. 25-35 MPH is the most efficient speed zone for manual cars, and 35-45 MPH for automatic cars. Some cars will have 2 peaks in different speed ranges, but the peak inside the aforementioned zone will always be higher (for example, a car can get it's absolute best fuel economy at 25 MPH, then get better MPG at 50 MPH than at 40 MPH, my 2020 Honda Fit was like that for example). Faster or slower than the ideal speed range (or if you have more than one, ranges) will lower mpg exponentially. Acceleration does matter, but not as much as target speed and maintaining momentum.

Also, coasting in neutral vs coasting in gear is very nuanced. If you need any braking force whatsoever (slowing traffic, steep downhill) it is better to utilize the engine braking effect where the engine uses no fuel at all. However, if you are coasting on flat ground or a very slight incline and don't need any braking force at all, it is slightly more efficient to coast in neutral. Yes, coasting in neutral does use fuel, but it also reduces drag at the wheels. The drag force at the wheels is correlated with engine rpm. When you coast in neutral, the drag force is being overcome by the engine via fuel combustion, and when you coast in gear, the drag is overcome by the momentum of the car, slowing it down. When you coast in neutral, the idle rpm if 700 rpm is worth "100 drag points" which is overcome by the engine using fuel, but when you coast in gear at 2000 rpm, that's worth "286 drag points" but since the engine isn't overcoming the drag, the car is slowing down much more quickly. The increased drag is effectively the same as increased aero drag or rolling resistance or even gravitational drag like going up a slight hill, it reduces your potential fuel economy. This means if no braking force is required, coasting in neutral strategically is more efficient, but if you need braking force anyway, coasting in gear is more efficient because it shuts off the fuel injectors.

I currently drive a 1994 Honda Accord and I get 37-39 MPG (US gallons, not UK gallons) because I'm very careful with the brake and I pretty much drive the conservative speed limits here in Colorado. Mainly long trips as well. I had a 2020 Toyota Tacoma that I actually have video footage of on my channel of it getting 27-28 MPG (not the purpose of the videos, but it's visible nonetheless) even though it's rated for only 18 MPG city and 23 MPG highway.

Cruise control is not ideal for economy as skilled driver can always do better. Usually the difference between cruise control and a skilled driver is negligible though. It depends on road and traffic conditions as well as the engine/transmission engineering as well. If you have a manual economy car with no proper highway gear (like if your car is doing 3000 rpm at 60 mph in your top gear) and you're on hilly terrain with very little traffic, you can implement pulse and glide technique to absolutely smash the fuel economy you would get if you were just using cruise control. If you have an automatic car and driving on flat terrain with moderate to heavy traffic, cruise control is really not much worse than even the most skilled driver.

Agree, drafting (slipstreaming as you called it) is never advisable. The savings are trivial and not worth the risk to life or property.

Very true, short trips hurt MPG numbers but highest MPG doesn't always mean lowest fuel consumption or cost. It's always good to group short trips together and start out with the furthest destination and work your way back to your origin.

Some of my favorite tips:
1. Get any unneeded weight out of the vehicle.
2. Look ahead, learn how to slow down with no braking or the least amount of braking possible.
3. When slowing down for a planned turn or stop, try doing so without brakes.
4. If you can maintain speed going down a hill in neutral, do it. If you start speeding up, shift into gear. (manual transmission only, not worth the effort in automatics)
5. Leave early, drive the speed limit. Maybe less if you have no traffic behind you.
6. Avoid traffic when you can. Plan your route and use a traffic monitoring app if possible.

[isbmw]

55mph is my sweet spot, anything more and wind resistance increases exponentially, anything less and the engine is doing too much work for how little it needs to fight.

[abelbalbo]

Had my Polo bluemotion 1.2 tdi from new since 2012 and love it's frugality. I've managed to get 70 - 90 mpg on most journeys, once managing 100 mpg on a 25 mile trip. I just drive sensibly with an eye on economical techniques. Will drive this car as long as it keeps going

[MrWilliam.Stewart]

If you are using your brake pedal for anything other than emergency deceleration, the fuel companies send their love.

[brucebanksshow]

I'm learning that it's actually better to brake early and lengthen the time you're coasting then just coming to a stop quickly at a stop.

[biosupdate]

I’m using some of these tips in my 2008 Dodge charger R/T 5.7🤣 previous owner installed e fans, I never drive anyone but myself, keep it below 2k rpm on my commutes, and use 89 when the cost makes sense. With how I drive, I fuel up once a week, and it costs me 50 bucks. Haven’t tested the actual mpg number but honestly it could be worse for a 2 ton comfy boat with a HEMI lol

[yellowyosh]

I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring with an automatic transmission and 3.8L V6 engine. No modifications and 200, 000 miles on it. Yesterday I went 175 miles on the highway averaging 60-65 MPH, and I ended up getting 30.38 MPG. I'd say that's pretty good for a van rated at 23 highway!

[KrystalessR]

I have a '14 Ford Fiesta, it is automatic. I got an additional 3 MPG just by never going over 65 MPH on the freeway. Went from 35 MPG to 38 MPG.

[CrowPal]

Coasting in neutral downhill does need extra fuel to keep the engine running, but on the other hand, leaving it in gear causes significant engine braking (particularly with high-compression engines like diesels), which slows you down. Then you have to put your foot down earlier, to compensate. Coasting in neutral allows you to go further before significant power (and fuel flow) is demanded from the engine. Depending on the hill, you might want to use one, the other, or both methods.

If you are approaching traffic lights, or some other reason to stop, leaving the engine in gear is better, as it shuts off the fuel completely, and provides the braking you need anyway.

Another tip I think wasn't mentioned, is to ensure your brakes aren't binding. Even just a little bit makes a difference. Try driving a reasonable distance and then stopping without using your brakes at all. Then feel the disc rotors or drums. If any one of them is warm or hot, you have something to go at that would improve your mpg.


I have a Smart forfour turbo diesel, which at one point would give 75 mpg imperial, with none-too-careful driving. I only do very short journeys in it now though, so only get about 50 mpg. Years ago, I had a normally aspirated Mark 1 Diesel Golf which I drove quite hard, and got over 70 mpg. That was an amazing, no-frills utility car. Despite all the high-tech of the Smart forfour, it's not really any better than my old Golf as a basic transport.

[terryjones]

You are talking real sense, ive been driving like this for 25yrs and saved a fortune in fuel costs over that time.. the biggest problem is idiots on the road. Some must need to be changing their brake pads every year. The best hyper miling i achieved was 450miles on 3 gallons of diesel 8 yrs ago

[WolvesInferno]

Great video. I know a lot of these tips. I'm an extreme Hypermiler. I went out on a spin today up to Glendalough. On the mountainous roads, I got between 82 to 99 MPG UK. Going back on the motorway going at 58 to 60 mph, I got an amazing 76 to 83 mpg. I do tend to read the traffic ahead, and use B mode when approaching lights, rather than having to use the hydraulic brakes. I have a 2012 Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid. It's a fantastic car for sure, and way cheaper to run than a normal car. I've saved €800 to €1000 per year on petrol per year.

[josephsmith]

Thank you sir! My car always brings up a message in eco mode saying not to depress the clutch until I'm at 1200rpm. Now I know why. No more coasting for me

[colinvanful]

i boged off hypermiling all together and bought a dirty deisel now i get 65 mpg at 70 mph and 55 mpg driving around town and i just boot it up to the speed limit and drop it into the right gear from there [ i bought a honda 1.6 deisel mk 9 the most fuel efficiant car i ever owened ]

[JonathanWhoever]

35 yrs ago I read a book call " how to drive it forever" and says alot of what this video does. Keeping momentum, look at traffic ahead, no sudden acceleration. I also avoid starting up hills.
This has also allowed me to have 3 Honda's go into mid 350, 000 miles. With zero internal engine repairs.
But let's not talk about Odyssey transmissions.

[sakalbudhi]

Use cruise control often. It keeps the vehicle at constant speed..keeps the engine at constant temperature. NB always cancel when you feel your getting closer to vehicles in front. Resume once in 2 second rule, or simply adjust speed to be at 2 second rule. Wallah!

[martinliddell]

Ever thought about being a driving instructor, your the only person I've listened to that knows how to drive.

[nielsnijmegen]

Using cruise control optimally is very important. I accelerate and decelerate as best I can through cruise control, not by using the accelerator pedal. I think this combines the best of cruise control (fuel efficiency for desired speed) and adapting to the situation (slowing uphill, accelerating downhill). And it is more convenient as well (after a short time you are accustomed to it).
On a constant speed, a driver never achieves the fuel efficiency of cruise control. At least I tried it and cruise control was always a few % better, which you can see on your car computer readout.

[byMRTNjournals]

I've got a 2010 320d efficiencydynamics.

I'm used to petrol engines and it took me a while to understand how to efficiently drive it. I was previously hovering at 1.5k revs and getting bad numbers.

I now stay at 2k and change gear at 2.5k revs. Right on the power band. Gentle adjustments on the throttle are very responsive and the dial almost never goes below 50mpg. At 1.5k revs it was dipping down to ~10mpg during mild acceleration.

I travel almost everywhere without using gears 5 or 6 now and I save a lot of money. It's strange and counterintuitive.

[j-bird]

I've started using these techniques as much as I can. I am in the United states driving a big boxy sedan. I was originally getting around 17 miles per gallon, which is great for such a car. Now I can just about squeeze just about 22 miles per gallon out of it on a good day. This has definitely saved me tons of money and likely a fair bit on repairs when it comes to general wear and tear.

[betsyfortenberry]

I get the best mileage when I put it in Neutrral and coast whenever possible...you slow down MUCH faster when it's in gear when you're not depressing the gas pedal. I can even make it up a lot of hills if my speed is high enough after coasting...i really can't do that in Drive without pushing the gas pedal.