Once I get up to speed on my way into work on the highway, as long as traffic isn't completely stopped, I try to drive almost the entire way using just the cruise control.
I'll lock it in, and if I find myself starting to come up on someone too fast, I turn the CC off so that I coast up to them instead (I wish there was a coast button) Usually this kills off enough speed so I don't need to hit the breaks.
I then turn the CC back on and hit set to set it at whatever speed I'm now at. When the chance comes to accelerate again, I do so with the + button on the steering wheel. I've noticed that I get from 5-10mpg more instant fuel economy accelerating this way instead of using my feet. Same thing goes if say, I'm trying to pass a truck. I'll get up close behind him, move over, hit the + button for 3 clicks or so, and then 20-30 seconds later I'm past him with still good mpg.
Give this a try the next time you're on the highway guys and gals, I think it will result in better fuel economy.
I'll lock it in, and if I find myself starting to come up on someone too fast, I turn the CC off so that I coast up to them instead (I wish there was a coast button) Usually this kills off enough speed so I don't need to hit the breaks.
I then turn the CC back on and hit set to set it at whatever speed I'm now at. When the chance comes to accelerate again, I do so with the + button on the steering wheel. I've noticed that I get from 5-10mpg more instant fuel economy accelerating this way instead of using my feet. Same thing goes if say, I'm trying to pass a truck. I'll get up close behind him, move over, hit the + button for 3 clicks or so, and then 20-30 seconds later I'm past him with still good mpg.
Give this a try the next time you're on the highway guys and gals, I think it will result in better fuel economy.