Best cruising highway speed?

[VG30DE]

Hey just wondering if any speed between 65-80 would be better as far as fuel is concerned? I know that 65 is around 2K, and 80 is a little over 3K RPMs.

Cruise is always on for the long drives, just wondering if a certain RPM will give better mileage or not.

Does it matter, or all the same?

Thanks

[driverdriver]

for optimum mileage, stay very close to the speed limit and use cruise control liberally.

[puck]

Wind resistance is the biggest factor in gas mileage at higher speeds (highway driving). Gas milage drops pretty quickly after about 60-65 mph in most cars. My experience with the J30 is no different.

[VG30DE]

Thanks both of you, again great info

[gr8scott72]

Wind resistance is the biggest factor in gas mileage at higher speeds (highway driving). Gas milage drops pretty quickly after about 60-65 mph in most cars. My experience with the J30 is no different.

Agreed. And if you could drive around 40-45 mph constantly, you'd do even better than at 65 mph.

[elan]

Last time I checked cruising at 83mph was not really bad mileage-wise. But I would tell you the truth - it's pretty much reflects badly on the pocket.... and on the driving record as well.


Modified by elan at 10:44 PM 4/23/2007