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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Under $20 VG

I bought this on ebay for under $20. So far I noticed an increase of my MPG. Before I was avaraging 17MPG City and 23MPG highway. Now after 3 fill ups I noticed I was averaging 19MPG City and 25MPG highway. Not bad for $20 VG.

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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lol as far as i know shouldn't VG's shouldn't cause a noticeable difference.. or maybe even a decrease due to increased drag
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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looks like your car has hair plugs jk
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Your mileage didn't change because of the VG I'm pretty sure.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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It's all in your mind. Every mod i put on my car either it be cosmetic or engine I always get the feeling that I'm getting better MPG. But in the end what happened was that I was babying the part I installed either to show people on the streets as I cruise slower than usual or I am breaking in a part before I floor the crap out of my car. I think you fell in the same category as I stated.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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op... fail.



Its all in your head...
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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I've been driving way over the speed limit on highway.. It's been raining here for almost every other day.. What could be the cause of my MPG increase?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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The VG works the opposite way then it is supposed to. Try taking a high speed turn with em on that you took often with them off. Maybe your back end will feel looser

More downforce = less gas mileage. VG = better air flow to create better downforce
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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BAHAHA Let me guess it gave you 15 more horse power too! .......
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by k20toEVO
BAHAHA Let me guess it gave you 15 more horse power too! .......
LOL... I wish.. But NO..
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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dont hate on the guy.. instead of bashing on it... he asks for a reason why his mileage increased..

i think it increased maybe cause its been colder in cali and ur tires are less expanded so ur getting more mpg?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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i did notice that when i removed that cool stock spoiler, that my mpg did improve and im on corn juice.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Evo4Emperor
dont hate on the guy.. instead of bashing on it... he asks for a reason why his mileage increased..

i think it increased maybe cause its been colder in cali and ur tires are less expanded so ur getting more mpg?
Cold weather = less MPG. The air is more dense and the engine has to throw more fuel in to compensate.

More power in colder weather, and I love that , but less MPG.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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ok guys u dont need to poke fun of him.. keep ur comments to yourself.. i dont think it has increased ur mpg tho dude.. but as long as ur happy then thats all that mattoers
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Link to them please.
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