I just took a 930 mile trip this past weekend to Iowa and back. I drove slower and improved my fuel mileage substantially. I figured in the bigger scheme, 20 or 30 minutes in driving each day wasn't going to affect me. I was pulling a trailer and in Illinois you are supposed to drive 55 on the interstate while doing so. Going up, I drove 65 or so, coming back, I kept it at 55. In Indiana, I can drive 70 while pulling the trailer, but if I do, the suburban will either hunt gears, even in tow mode, or will simply drink the gas while never kicking over into overdrive. If I slow from 71 or 72, which I normally drive, to 65, it will pretty much stay in overdrive, even on most hills and will conserve fuel.
I averaged 15.2 mpg over the course of the trip. Going up though, I drove faster and was actually only averaging about 14. Coming back I averaged over 16, but drove slower.
Anyway, I realized that when I pull a trailer, I can save a substantial amount of fuel and money if I slow down.
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