Gas Milage Sucks
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by thisxguy
i know that a steady throttle will save more gas...thats why highway yields better mpg than city. but i figured that if i shifted low (2k rpm), then i might be able to save gas since the turbo isnt doing much. it's not like the car is bogging and i'm not floring the gas pedal...i'm simply just giving it enough gas probably around 1/4 (maybe not even)...and yes, i have gotten crap for driving slow. lol
also note that this is how i drive when i try to reach 250 miles per tank. and im a spirited driver but i was just dissapointed with my gas mileage compared to everyone elses, which is why i decided to try to break 250 miles per tank by shifting at 2k in the city and cruising at 65 on the freeway.
are you saying that its okay to shift at 2k for 1st gear?
like i said i'll give the 2.5-3k shifting a try.
as for getting off chevron...i will once i find another gas station with good prices. the chevron i go to has their 91 for $3.19. if anyone knows of a better gas price around my area please let me know
you see what i mean?
like i said i'll give the 2.5-3k shifting a try.
as for getting off chevron...i will once i find another gas station with good prices. the chevron i go to has their 91 for $3.19. if anyone knows of a better gas price around my area please let me know
Originally Posted by Assassin
want better gas mileage? Sell your car and get a kia.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by thisxguy
are you saying that its okay to shift at 2k for 1st gear?
like i said i'll give the 2.5-3k shifting a try.
as for getting off chevron...i will once i find another gas station with good prices. the chevron i go to has their 91 for $3.19. if anyone knows of a better gas price around my area please let me know
you see what i mean?
like i said i'll give the 2.5-3k shifting a try.
as for getting off chevron...i will once i find another gas station with good prices. the chevron i go to has their 91 for $3.19. if anyone knows of a better gas price around my area please let me know
you see what i mean?
ok, well, i'll get off chevron once i find a good priced gas station...i dont feel like paying like $3.40+ for 91 when i can get it for $3.19
and Assasin...if i sell my IX i'll get more than enough to buy a POS kia. i'd go get an accord hybrid or something.
and Assasin...if i sell my IX i'll get more than enough to buy a POS kia. i'd go get an accord hybrid or something.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Ohio
I'm guessing it's the reflashes that kill your guys mpg?
I have an S2 ECU/SRI/WGA/MBC on my SRT-4 and my mpg went up at 70mph cruising out of boost to 33-34mpg (observed while driving from dayton ohio to chicago IL on I-75/70/75/4/47 with approximately 24mpg in the city. sunoco 94 ftw.
I have an S2 ECU/SRI/WGA/MBC on my SRT-4 and my mpg went up at 70mph cruising out of boost to 33-34mpg (observed while driving from dayton ohio to chicago IL on I-75/70/75/4/47 with approximately 24mpg in the city. sunoco 94 ftw.