Hi all. 

Just completed my first long journey (100miles) in my new focus 2010 2.0L petrol. I got 47 calculated mpg which I was quite pleased with. 

My journey to work is 60 miles each way and 90% motorway driving so I'm looking to increase my mpg as much as possible. 

From everyone's experience on here what mods/tips have you come across for increased mpg. The car is currently completely stock. 

drive slower,

slipstream trucks, 

leave earlier to avoid traffic,

avoid braking at all costs,

carpool,

reduce unnecessary weight in car (spare wheel)

apply tape to all body panel shut lines

turn off climate control 

turn off radio

tape up 75% of the radiator grill

use lower viscosity oil in engine

only ever have the fuel tank at 25% max

over inflate your tires

get larger diameter wheels

get thinner width wheels

use part worn tires

remove all noise insulation from interior panels

disconnect power steering pump

remove wing mirrors and replace with cameras 

lower the roof by 3 inches

cover rear wheel arches with sheet aluminium

mount a rear spoiler upside down to create upforce

turn off engine when stopped

turn off engine when idling and slowing down to a stop

crank starter motor when pulling away from stationary for a kers boost

replace all glass with plastic

when filling up pick up the premium filler nozzle and tip out the few millilters of fuel into your tank, put it back and fill up with regular

fill up at night or mornings

replace all exterior lights with LED

replace all body panels with composite materials

replace steel exhaust with titanium

 

Stick a engine in that runs on dinosaur squeezings. I just did a trip in mine sat at 65-70. 72mpg

Make sure it's regularly serviced i.e.  Air & fuel filter changed yearly, and oil & filter 6 monthly.

Add a few more psi to your tyres, and don't exceed 65 on the motorway, use cruise control if you have it, 50 mph max on A roads. Drive smoothly and always look way ahead and anticipate traffic and traffic lights. 

Keep a good distance from the car in front so your not on & off the accelerator & brake. 

If you can afford to , use premium fuel Shell v power. All helps mpg and cleans your fuel system. 

If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective !

On 09/04/2017 at 7:35 AM, drsdriver said:

Make sure it's regularly serviced i.e.  Air & fuel filter changed yearly, and oil & filter 6 monthly.

Add a few more psi to your tyres, and don't exceed 65 on the motorway, use cruise control if you have it, 50 mph max on A roads. Drive smoothly and always look way ahead and anticipate traffic and traffic lights. 

Keep a good distance from the car in front so your not on & off the accelerator & brake. 

If you can afford to , use premium fuel Shell v power. All helps mpg and cleans your fuel system. 

If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective !

Agreed! However,   I bought the car from my dad for a low price and I know the cars been really well looked after. It's only done 39k miles and has been serviced by Ford yearly etc... Also it's not a journey I'll be doing forever as it's just whilst my girlfriend is at uni. So it's a purchase for the future really. 

On 09/04/2017 at 7:35 AM, drsdriver said:

If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective

Not if you end up paying a "toxin tax".