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Originally Posted by Tromatic
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I do *most* of that stuff and I do ~90%+ city driving in the winter and maybe 70% in summer (curvy backroad FTW).
I get ~10.5L/100km (22.4 mpg) atm (was ~9.5L/100km (24.8mpg) in summer). My best tank was at ~7.5L/100km (31.3mpg) for mostly highway driving.
I should say that I do no care about my fuel consumption, I have only driven ~7000km in 9 months since buying my BRZ so I do not see the need to try to get better results.
Seems like I'm getting slightly better result than you are. I'm using 91
without ethanol. In my experience the 10% ethanol gas that I can buy in my area will translate to ~10% less millage.
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1. Start tracking your fuel mileage -yes
2. Accelerate gradually and smoothly -rarely
3. Don't hurry to the next stoplight -yes
4. Anticipate traffic flow and traffic signals -yes
5. Slow down and maintain speed -sometimes
6. Consolidate trips -depends if the road has a lot of curves
7. Yield the right of way to aggressive drivers -sometimes
8. Coast down hills and slight grades -yes
9. Time merging into traffic when entering a highway -yes but thats easy when you can gain lots of speed on the ramp !!
10. Coast whenever possible -yes
11. Check your tire pressure -yes but could do it more often
12. Gently accelerate before hills -will keep that in mind
13. Lift off throttle just before cresting a hill -will that in mind too
14. Slow before entering a curve -VERY RARELY, unless its to gain that speed (and more) while in the curve 
15. No idling -check
16. Close windows at high speeds -AC so not helping
17. Don't drive while hungry, angry or tired (if possible) -I drive when I need/want to
18. Maintain your vehicle -yes
19. Travel lighter -yes !!!
20. Choose the correct oil -yes
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