Looking for a way to improve gas mileage? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Oct 23, 2007 | 12:38 PM

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ShanesG

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For reals, some people just get so angry over the interweb

just remember guys, cut down, not across

Oct 23, 2007 | 11:25 PM

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tracktoys

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Originally Posted by treacherous

I average around 21-23MPG with my X. I'm running Amsoil and now keep tire pressure at around 35 psi. 75% hwy / 25% city. Cruise control and under 70 are also good points. You may want to turn on the instantaneous MPG meter on dash display. This may help your wife see how her driving habits affect fuel economy.

I still have not tested out fully whether snow mode would help fuel economy or not since it desensitizes throttle input. Maybe better mileage in the city?

I have to teach her the art of throttle control. I get better mileage in my 4 ton diesel truck using throttle control and cruising than she does in her high tech car. She has the MPG readout on the dash all the time I think. Pretty sure she hasn't figured out how to change it yet. I get frantic calls at work all the time that about maintenance warnings, too.

I also must admit, the G is impossible to keep under 70 on the highway. I feel like I am boring it to sleep

Q45tech, unfortunately I do not think we can avoid ethanol fuel in Pa. I really don't want to start on the whole topic because it infuriates me considering we waste more fuel at higher prices.

What I have learned from all of you is that there is no electronic smoking gun as far as mileage improvement. I will implament some of the things stated above and see what kind of impact it will make. Thanks for all the help!