get a vacuum/boost gauge and the keep out of the boost and into as much vacuum and you can, i can keep it around 20 or so if i keep it down to no more than 5 lbs boost and smooth shifts, coasting up to lights and stops signs, but remember the worst gas mileage is obtained in 2 key areas, idle and everytime you touch the breaks, one article i saw they increase mileage by 25% if they didnt use the brakes when ever possible ,

good luck,

 

Is there a possibility of getting a boost controler and fuel controler, and turbo header, and set the car to run on the minnimums? Or would that kill the engine?
I dont know alot about the controler part of a turbo car, seing as this is my 1st one.

 

kinda of defeats the purpose of this car if your going to drive like grandma and then kill all the power. just by a cheap civic or an old toyota. save this sweet baby for the weekends. i love this car because you can drive it everyday, get good gas mileage better than my TA or Vette in the city, handles great very quick and lots of fun with 4 doors and nice style. plus ALL wheel drive in bad weather tight corners or from stop light to stoplight.

 

The best Ive gotten is 22.7 mpg...........

 

Yeah, a Corolla that can make a 40mph right turn. Back-and-forth to work mid 20's, weekends around 19.
BMan

 

a light foot helps the most. you want to push the gas pedal
this much (---) down.

 

Living in Cali, that is enough said for gas prices. Now here is my next question on my list. Stick with buying premieum gas, or buy regular w/ octane boosters?

 

Man gas is sooooooo high in LA 2.60 PG. Now I let Minivans pass me. No more boost

 

Stay away from the octane boosters, they are not good for your fuel system (rubber parts) and you dont really save money.