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Improving Gas Milage: Tips ?

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Old 05-31-2009, 04:09 PM
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You guys get great mileage from your cars. Im lucky to get 15mpg from my car and usually around 13.5mpg area year around. I drive 100% city tho.
 
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Old 06-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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some methods that improve MPG:
- drafting: if you drive on the HWY, mythbusters confirmed that this will dramatically improve MPG. however, they also said that it is really dangerous, so don't blame me.
- cruise control: the constant changes of your foot on the gas pedal will cause the car to lose MPG
- coasting to red lights/stop signs: not only does this help save gas, but your brakes as well
- when on HWY, stay within 55-70 MPH: as you go above those marks, MPG drops

anyhow, i average about 22 MPG with 80% HWY, and I've gotten 27 MPG on some stretches
 
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Old 06-01-2009, 11:01 AM
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I get between 17-19 avg. I drive a mix of country roads with random stoplights( I wouldn't call it CITY) and very little highway. I also drive an 06x and have a heavy right foot. Been meaning to get that checked out...
 
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:00 PM
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get a new car lol this car is no way in hell made for good mpg. i get about 16. driving like an *** as little as posisble and i get about 300 per fill.
 
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:05 PM
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Cruise control, properly inflated tires, make sure you keep your A/C off if you don't need it (i'm guilty of leaving it on in the winter when i need heat) keep your windows and sunroof closed

The areo kit (rear wing and underbody diffusers) is supposed to drop the CD down .01....but lets be realistic. How much of a difference will that really make when you factor in the cost of parts


The gas mileage on these cars is terrible. I have AWD so it's even worse. I came from a V8 Mustang GT and coule get 26-27MPG easily on the highway with 87 octane. Now i'm lucky to so 21-22MPG using 93 octane.

Fortunately i can afford it
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:45 AM
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drive slow and you'll improve mileage....or just sell the car and buy a hybrid
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:38 PM
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I cleaned my MAF and throttle body along with inflating my tires to 40-42psi. Went from 20-23mpg to 23-26 mpg.
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:45 PM
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I got 28mpg highway 31miles total trip with 2miles being city. I did that round trip (61miles) 4 times and then the rest city, I got 350miles and still had 4 gallons left. So I bet I can do 400 easy all highway. Stock car btw.
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:47 PM
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I'm not sure why anyone would be concerned about mileage and desire a performance car.. However, coming from a Ridgeline, this car has great mileage . On the highway I seem to get at least 400mi on a tank. Regular city is about 18-19 and I dont feather the throttle. The psi in my tires is about 27 too. I should probably add some air, but love the added traction on the worn oem tires.
 
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Old 06-09-2009, 05:00 PM
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I get about 18/19mpg round town and the burbs but did crack 23ish on a 300 mile trip to OK. I think that's great mileage for a performance sedan tbh. My motorcycle got about that and was 800cc and seated one with no luggage.
 
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