How to Drive a FORD Fusion Hybrid to get Great Gas Mileage

[mwr]

look at your tread to see if there is less tread at the edges than the center, if so raise it up to 50 psi.

Didn't you say that backwards? My "tire guy" said that low tire pressure would cause the outside to wear faster than the inside, which is what happened to my first set of Michelins. I then increased the tire pressure.

[ptjones]

Didn't you say that backwards? My "tire guy" said that low tire pressure would cause the outside to wear faster than the inside, which is what happened to my first set of Michelins. I then increased the tire pressure.

The way I read it, it is the same as your statement. :)

 

Paul

[ptjones]

Went to see Ceramic Expo at Cleveland International Exposition Center on Wednesday and it was Hotter there (84*F) than it was in Atlanta (80*F). Quick trip, up one day and back the next, 12.5 hrs. each way, 2 tanks 26 gal., 1425.6 mi./ 54.8 mpg average.

Paul

[ptjones]

Well we went up again. Only .2 mpg to 50 mpg average. You Tube video views upto almost 7k now.

Paul

[Bce3]

Well we went up again. Only .2 mpg to 50 mpg average. You Tube video views upto almost 7k now.

 

Paul

Can you post a link to your video?

[ptjones]

It's post #1 http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/11745-how-to-drive-a-ford-fusion-hybrid-to-get-great-gas-mileage/ :)

 

Paul

[billford]

Since you like tinkering with mpg's, have you tried experimenting with a warm air intake?

Since warm air is less dense, less fuel will be required, but you will also get less power as a result.

All you really have to do is to remove the cold air intake duct from the air cleaner box, so the engine will draw in warm underhood air.

I haven't tried this because I have not been driving much lately, but I'd like to see if it makes any difference in mpg's.

[ptjones]

The ECM monitors Intake air temp so I'm not sure it would make a difference.

 

Paul

[ethermion]

The ECM monitors Intake air temp so I'm not sure it would make a difference.

 

Paul

Yup. The ECU will just open the throttle wider to get the air it wants. Modern cars are too smart for simple tricks like this.

 

Warm air intake will just cut your top end power. Cold air intake will only increase (a bit) your top end power. In normal driving, especially a hybrid, it is nothing but conversation. With Elvis in mind, if you want a little less conversation and little more action, you should look elsewhere.

[ptjones]

You Tube views are up to 8232 now. My Life Time Score just went up to 49.9mpg and my Fuelly for the last 10 fillups with a trip to NY and Austin, TX is 55 mpg. This shows what kind of gas mileage you can get if you use the info from My 3 You Tube videos plus the warmer temps.​

Paul

[Peter Davio]

One reminder that if you are stopped for any extended period of time, waiting on long signal, train crossing, drive through etc. even though the ICE stops at least shift into Park or better yet turn off car. Remember you are using power from HVB to keep things going which will bring the MPG's down. With a ScanGuageII you can watch it go down.

YouTube views are up to 2237 now .

 

Paul

Thank you for finally mentioning what that dash/steering column mounted monitor was - seriously considering that, and the aero mods you have applied to your CMAX for my FFH. That - and finally putting Michelin's on it. No more Eagle LS for me. 135,000 miles with a lifetime mileage at 42.1 isn't bad... but damn - 56?

[Bce3]

Just did a road trip from Maryland to Mississippi Gulf Coast. 39.2 MPG and one tank was 40.9. This was in a 2 week old 2018 MKZ.

[md13ffhguy]

135,000 miles with a lifetime mileage at 42.1 isn't bad... but damn - 56?

I doubt anyone has a lifetime average of 56 in a FFH. Currently, he's at 48.9 per his Fuelly log (in a C-Max, BTW), which is still pretty darn good.

[lolder]

Just did a road trip from Maryland to Mississippi Gulf Coast. 39.2 MPG and one tank was 40.9. This was in a 2 week old 2018 MKZ.

That's normal for an interstate trip. There is no break-in period for the car, only the driver.

[md13ffhguy]

That's normal for an interstate trip. There is no break-in period for the car, only the driver.

I beg to differ. My 2018 is my third FFH, and during my first ~2k miles, I was a little concerned that perhaps efficiency had dropped compared to my 2013 and my wife's 2014. After that initial period, MPGs steadily and noticeably improved.

[lolder]

OK

[Fission]

Over the years I’ve seen retreads come flying off of semi tires a few times... I will never draft because of that. A few dollars saved is not worth it to me.

[ptjones]

I don't follow that close, about 100 ft. back. :) You are fooling yourself if you think you can be far enough back or away from a Semi when a tire explodes. They go every ware, there are no safe places, you need to be constantly watching in front of you for hazards on the road. I have never run over a tire, pieces but not a tire. :) I have seen a Semi Trailer loose two tires at once and debris went everywhere covering all 4 lanes of the FWY. All you could do was drive around the big pieces. I can't emphasize enough that you need to be aware of what's going on in front of you at all times. :shift:

 

Paul

[ptjones]

Went to Maine and back and my Life Time Score went up to 50 mpg. And My Fuelly went up to 49mpg too. :yahoo:

 

Paul

Edited July 17, 2018 by ptjones

[Texasota]

I don't follow that close, about 100 ft. back. :)

 

Paul

Not what you told us here http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/10006-highway-driving-great-mpg/?p=95870 or here http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/10006-highway-driving-great-mpg/?p=95917

[ptjones]

Not what you told us here http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/10006-highway-driving-great-mpg/?p=95870 or here http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/10006-highway-driving-great-mpg/?p=95917

Actually it pretty much is, I said about(+or- ) 100 ft and in the first case which was over two years ago 100 to 50 ft and second case 75 to 150 ft so I don't see a problem here :)

To get the best MPG's you want to run ICE at 2 Bars which means you will be accelerating and catching drafting partner. You will need to get back into EV to increase spacing until it's time to accelerate in ICE again. :) BTW My You Tube video views are upto 9012. :yahoo:

 

Paul

Edited July 17, 2018 by ptjones

[ptjones]

I have a iphone pic of one of my Michelin tires with 76k miles on it. There is about 1/32 difference between inside with the least and outside with the most tread. The center is in between, the handling is better than 38 psi. and tires don't squeal going around sharp corners. My experience is the inside wears faster because of factory alignment settings. I think this is the best wear pattern you can get with factory alignment settings and this was with 50 psi tire pressure. :)

 

BTW You Tube views are up to 10k now. :)

 

Paul

Edited July 30, 2018 by ptjones

[ptjones]

# Date Miles Gallons MPG Price City %

332 8/9/18 724.60 12.700 57.06 2.999 35%

331 7/25/18 711.40 12.800 55.58 2.969 20%

330 7/16/18 654.98 12.700 51.57 2.994

329 7/15/18 609.17 11.520 52.88 3.281

328 7/14/18 660.98 12.500 52.88 2.987

327 7/12/18 660.17 12.000 55.01 3.143

326 7/11/18 431.73 8.400 51.40 2.865 10%

325 7/10/18 737.85 13.000 56.76 3.001 50%

324 7/2/18 742.50 12.900 57.56 3.000 60%

323 6/17/18 696.30 13.300 52.35 3.069 10%

And here is what you can do in a FFH/C-MAX, my last 10 fillups on Fuelly.com with about 80% HWY miles for an average of 54.8 mpg.

Paul

[ptjones]

Just filled up and got 58.3 mpg/ 770 miles / 13.2 gal. and 50% Hwy with some A/C, temps 70-95*F and have averaged 55.1 mpg for last 10 fill ups on Fuelly. YouTube views are up to almost 10k now.

 

Paul

[ptjones]

I drove up to Silver Comet Depot to bike ride about 49 miles on State routes (50-55 mph) and got 63.4 mpg. Going Home 43 miles, 27 mi. FWY, 16 mi. SR's got 61.9 mpg with speeds 75-45 mph. Every is working great with temps 75-85*F and 208K miles on the car.

Paul