How does $2/gal-plus gas affect your driving habits? (or does it?) - Honda Pilot

coopers · 06-27-2004, 02:50 AM

What I did on my Chevy S-10 was use some Zip ties to attach a Bosch 30 amp relay to the bottom of the gas pedal to prevent the gas pedal from going all the way down.

I know this sounds wierd, but If I really need to go fast I can still bury it into the carpet and still take off quickly if I need to. What it does though is makes it harder to press the gas so easily. I have one of those overhead consoles that calculates average MPG. Since I have put that realy under there, the computer had shown an increase of 3 MPG average.

The other thing I have been doing is to use my cruise control when on the highway I also have been driving a bit slower on the highway. I am usually that guy thats passing everybody, now im that guy thats getting passed.

The funny thing that I have realized is that driving a bit slower is actually a lot more relaxing. When Im driving fast and passing people, I tend to get ticked when someone is going slow in the inner lane. Now I just hang out in the outer lane and laugh at the other people slamming on their brakes because someone slower changed lanes in front of them.

raleighpilot · 06-28-2004, 05:31 PM

Saw an article in the Sunday paper here a couple of weeks ago. AAA Credit Card will provide a 5% rebate on all gas purchases if you swipe the card at the pump instead of going inside. On $2 gas that's a saving of $ .10 cents a gallon!!

Made a believer out of me. I called the next day and added a credit card to my wallet. Website is here: .http://www.ouraaa.com/memberserv/online/handbook/financial.html if anyone is interested.

JJ

shiretsu · 09-24-2004, 04:00 PM

$2 a gallon ain't enough to take the fun out of driving.

kettlinton · 10-29-2004, 06:18 PM

i don't worry about the gas prices. we have to pay what ever it is anyway and for all of us with SUV and Trucks, we all knew going in that the gas mileage was not that great

Ziploc · 10-29-2004, 06:30 PM

I cried "Uncle" once the price neared $2/gal by trading vehicles with my other half. I'm now driving the 35 mpg Civic on my 20-mi. commute to work, leaving him with the Pilot for his shorter drive to the subway station. Filling up the bigger vehicle twice a week at thirty-plus dollars a pop was getting a bit much.

kettlinton · 10-29-2004, 06:35 PM

go civic

View Poll Results: Which option best describes how your driving habits have changed since $2/gal gas?
I've made substantial changes to save on gas	2	3.51%
I've made some changes to save on gas cost	12	21.05%
My consciousness has been raised by the steep increases, but I've only made token changes in my routine thus far	18	31.58%
I hate paying more, but I'm not able/willing to change my routine	10	17.54%
Don't care what it costs--I'm gonna keep driving as it suits me	15	26.32%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

06-27-2004, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
coopers Daycare is Expensive Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 259 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What I did on my Chevy S-10 was use some Zip ties to attach a Bosch 30 amp relay to the bottom of the gas pedal to prevent the gas pedal from going all the way down. I know this sounds wierd, but If I really need to go fast I can still bury it into the carpet and still take off quickly if I need to. What it does though is makes it harder to press the gas so easily. I have one of those overhead consoles that calculates average MPG. Since I have put that realy under there, the computer had shown an increase of 3 MPG average. The other thing I have been doing is to use my cruise control when on the highway I also have been driving a bit slower on the highway. I am usually that guy thats passing everybody, now im that guy thats getting passed. The funny thing that I have realized is that driving a bit slower is actually a lot more relaxing. When Im driving fast and passing people, I tend to get ticked when someone is going slow in the inner lane. Now I just hang out in the outer lane and laugh at the other people slamming on their brakes because someone slower changed lanes in front of them. __________________ Dwayne Pilot no more... Maybe we'll get another Pilot one day when the kids get out of daycare! 2003 Civic EX 1991 Civic Si Hatchback 1989 Toyota 4x4 DX

06-28-2004, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
raleighpilot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 119 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AAA Credit Card Saw an article in the Sunday paper here a couple of weeks ago. AAA Credit Card will provide a 5% rebate on all gas purchases if you swipe the card at the pump instead of going inside. On $2 gas that's a saving of $ .10 cents a gallon!! Made a believer out of me. I called the next day and added a credit card to my wallet. Website is here: .http://www.ouraaa.com/memberserv/online/handbook/financial.html if anyone is interested. JJ __________________ #614786 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Sage Brush Pearl - OEM Backup Sensors - Cargo Tray

10-29-2004, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
kettlinton Just Me Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington,DC Posts: 307 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i don't worry about the gas prices. we have to pay what ever it is anyway and for all of us with SUV and Trucks, we all knew going in that the gas mileage was not that great __________________ Honda Fan From Day 1! 03 Honda Pilot White EX-L Mud Guards, Window Vents, Door Handle Accents, Grill Accents, Bumper Accents, Exhaust Tips, Window Tint, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, 2-12inch Subs, 10inch sub(stock location), Sony In-Dash Radio, Cargo liner, Class III U-Haul Hitch

10-29-2004, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I cried "Uncle" once the price neared $2/gal by trading vehicles with my other half. I'm now driving the 35 mpg Civic on my 20-mi. commute to work, leaving him with the Pilot for his shorter drive to the subway station. Filling up the bigger vehicle twice a week at thirty-plus dollars a pop was getting a bit much. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

09-24-2004, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
shiretsu Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 38 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$2 a gallon ain't enough to take the fun out of driving.

10-29-2004, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
kettlinton Just Me Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington,DC Posts: 307 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go civic __________________ Honda Fan From Day 1! 03 Honda Pilot White EX-L Mud Guards, Window Vents, Door Handle Accents, Grill Accents, Bumper Accents, Exhaust Tips, Window Tint, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, 2-12inch Subs, 10inch sub(stock location), Sony In-Dash Radio, Cargo liner, Class III U-Haul Hitch

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