Going for 1,000 mile tank
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LOL, you should come up with a little 1,000 mile tank sticker and put one on your trunk lid for each time you do it...kinda like the old P-51 fighter pilots.
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Like I say all the time, these cars are capable of phenomenal results, but to put 1,000 fuel efficient miles together isn't easy! 25 and 50 mile runs with 60+ mpg averages are almost normal with the diesel. The tough part is putting 20 back-to-back 50 mile runs together over 55 mpg.
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What happens when I do 1k with the eco gasser lol. If I can get 16.2 gal in it it's possible. We're on our way to Platinum right now
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58 mph is phenomenal average for those numbers. My average for around that would be about 45mph. 58 mph mph is around 49-50 if I leave Cruze control out of it. I think I want to drive a diesel now.#3. Still get nervous towards the end. 55.46 mpg hand calculated. [iurl="http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232930&d=1497431184"][/iurl][iurl="http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232938&d=1497431169"]![]()
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I have a 94 mile drive to work. 98% is highway with the cruise set to 59 mph and interstate cruising at 71 mph. I've described my commute in great detail in other threads, so I will spare you further details, but I only have two stop signs and very few traffic lights (lights are usually green during the 4am commute) so it is perfect for high fuel economy, just a little hilly.
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Well I'm looking to change jobs here in the near future. 1 negative will be a longer commute around 45 min. Will probably be closer to 48 av again if I go all highway. If I go to the same place as my big brother I can probably hold close to 55mpg. 55 mph zones can roll with hills well. Premium helps a lot with the gas Cruze. When can I steal ur diesel to try it out lol
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Best I could do. Cruze control set to 55 and little throttle down hills to gain extra speed maintain a load. Already warmed up car. Broke 60 on coast to my turn. Not too bad for gas lol. Figured I would share my results.
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Well done Brad!
Chalk up #3, particularly amazing considering you have to be consistent over 20 days. A lot of variables have to fall into place including weather, traffic, no accidents or construction delays.
Mine was somewhat easier because it was two 500 mile round trips but still all those variables...
Congratulations!!
What are some of the tricks that you guys are doing to get your 1600km/1k mi tanks?
I see 55psi in tires, filling the tank to the neck, speeds seem to vary but i guess that depends on the mileage of your car?
I have to drive from Vancouver to Fort Mc Murray ~1600km once every 2 weeks , id fly it but i still need some wheels at home and it will probably be cheaper to drive than fly anyways!!!
Also has anyone made an FAQ on hypercruzing?
I just traded in my '11 Silverado HD with a 6L gas for a used 14 CTD.
I see 55psi in tires, filling the tank to the neck, speeds seem to vary but i guess that depends on the mileage of your car?
I have to drive from Vancouver to Fort Mc Murray ~1600km once every 2 weeks , id fly it but i still need some wheels at home and it will probably be cheaper to drive than fly anyways!!!
Also has anyone made an FAQ on hypercruzing?
I just traded in my '11 Silverado HD with a 6L gas for a used 14 CTD.
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I have gone close to 900. I wouldn't over inflate tires ever. Fill diesel to neck, slow down, no city driving, and ideal would be the wheels don't stop and on freeway. That would be what I would do. I think it's awesome, just have to have the correct trip to achieve it. I am confident mine would do it but not willing to drive 60 mph or so to do it.
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Three main keys to my 1,000 mile tank were Time, Patience and Planning. I carefully planned and left lots of time. I knew I wasn't going to set any speed records because this was all about squeezing miles out of every drop of diesel.
Congrats on your "new" CTD, it's the ideal vehicle for long trips like yours. I'm not a math wiz so bear with me...all my comments are expressed in miles and gallons as opposed to metric.
I did four 250 mile trips across the desert between Los Angeles and the Arizona border. No city driving between trips and no rest stops. Each trip was about 4 hours or so.
I basically followed a lot of what Bradherr documented here (thanks Brad). I topped fuel to just below the rim of the filler neck. Tires were at 42 psi and had the A/C on the whole time. CC was set for 60 mph and stayed to the right with the trucks (California truck speed limit is 55 mph).
I was careful not to impede faster moving traffic. Paid attention to traffic both ahead AND behind. Planned lane changes so as not to use accelerator if possible (rather than speed up to pass, I found it was better to cancel CC and slow down for a short distance till faster traffic went by)
Kept stops to a minimum. Constantly checked GPS and traffic apps for potential traffic jams or road construction and changed route as needed to maintain constant, steady speed.
Weather was another factor. Favorable winds can really help, headwinds will kill mpg very quickly. Before leaving, I checked Weather.com to take advantage of tailwinds or made sure headwinds enroute were no greater than 10 mph.
Finally, I trusted reports here that the Gen 1 diesel, at 54-56 mpg would go 80-100 miles AFTER the Low Fuel light illuminated. It was very unnerving pushing that far past Empty, seemed like it would run out of fuel at any minute. Had a backup plan (towing insurance) in the event I pushed it too far (Did NOT want this to happen, diesels don't like to run out of fuel...air in lines...not good).
After the Low Fuel light illuminates, the computer will no longer tell you distance to empty. You will need to check odometer reading at that point, anticipate what the odometer will read at true empty and plan to end AT or very near a fuel pump. You don't want to be searching for a gas station with nothing left in the tank.
Be careful, stay safe and good luck.
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Exactly LOL.
LOL! Ill try it once or twice, from calgary to fort mac is boring, flat, no hills, no turns, nothing, so that part is probably going to be my best friend for the drive. calgary to vancouver is more challanging, some construction, lots of twisties and hills so some actual driving required.
I dont have to make the trip for a few days, and there is a little loop that i have for fun just to go for a rip. its mostly highway the ending is city but if done at the right at night the traffic is none and i can get a good feel to see what i would be able to do. Gonna try that one tonight and see how everything is.
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