Honda Insight Mileage Tracking

By: John Lester
Staff Writer
Published: Oct 14, 2009

Fuel Economy Tips For Honda Insight

The fuel rating on the Honda Insight can be increased by using new driving techniques. The Insight Hybrid is equipped with an interactive dashboard that allows you to track your fuel economy and emissions. These techniques are very minimal can offer you savings at the gas pump.

The official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) rating for the 2010 Insight is 40 MPG (miles per gallon) in the city and 43 MPG on the highway. However, you can still improve these ratings by using a new feedback system called the Eco Assist. This system, also known as the Efficiency Booster, provides information of the overall energy use and will coach the driver to better fuel efficiency.

The car manual can better explain how to follow the interactive dashboard to gain the maximum fuel economy as possible. There are techniques that can be used to increase your MPG rating. Some of these include slow acceleration and braking. To get the full effect from the vehicle's aerodynamic features, it is recommended to roll up the windows, or keep the windows closed, when driving at higher speeds.

A lot of fuel is wasted during fast acceleration. If you slowly apply the gas pedal after making a complete stop, you can save approximately 20 percent on fuel. In addition, it's always good to try and coast to a stop before applying the brakes. Braking slowly can increase the overall efficiency on the hybrid car.

If you apply these techniques and track your fuel rating, you should see immediate results. Driving habits do determine how much gas you'll use. These techniques can also help protect the vehicle from normal wear and tear. You will also have fewer potential maintenance risks.

Keeping your oil changed and tires rotated is also a must. As old oil thins over time, the gas engine will have to work harder and less efficiently than what the it was designed to do. Rotating the tires will maintain traction on the road that will also result in greater fuel efficiency. It is also a good idea to keep the tires pumped at the recommended air pressure.

You should also keep your vehicle empty of excess items that you don't need. For example, an extra bottle windshield fluid stored in the car can add unnecessary weight. This extra weight will have an impact on your fuel economy. These are some of the techniques you can apply to increase your gas efficiency on the 2010 Honda Insight.

Another example is the 10 MPG fuel rating my grandfather was achieving from his new Lincoln Continental. The car is built to achieve 25 MPG. However, he stored a heavy set of golf clubs in the trunk, and it reduced his fuel economy by more than 50 percent.