I'm really TRYING to get good gas mileage on this tank.
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I'm really TRYING to get good gas mileage on this tank.
I decided to try for maximum gas mileage on my current tank of gas. I'm currently more than 1/2 way through it and the computer readout shows 19.8MPG. Average speed is 29MPH which is actually high given my typical driving day (mix of hwy and local).
That's pretty painful. Sure, it's a powerful fast car, but I'm driving it like an old lady!
That's pretty painful. Sure, it's a powerful fast car, but I'm driving it like an old lady!
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Darn...you guys are too much...
Im lucky to get 18...but then again...its just too hard to drive nice...
Im lucky to get 18...but then again...its just too hard to drive nice...
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i usually get around 20-22mpg average hwy and city. But i'm on stock wheels and stock tire size.
Key is try to keep the same throttle position from a stop to 40mph in city. The car has enough torque to get you going at a decent speed. Keeping the car at a constant light throttle position keeps the mpg up, hence why you usually get more mpg when you use the cruise control.
Also check tire pressure, this can save you 1-2mpg straight off the bat.
Keep the climate control off and windows up on the highways. Maybe dumping the spare if your in a city area with roadside assistence or AAA card.
Key is try to keep the same throttle position from a stop to 40mph in city. The car has enough torque to get you going at a decent speed. Keeping the car at a constant light throttle position keeps the mpg up, hence why you usually get more mpg when you use the cruise control.
Also check tire pressure, this can save you 1-2mpg straight off the bat.
Keep the climate control off and windows up on the highways. Maybe dumping the spare if your in a city area with roadside assistence or AAA card.
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I was having trouble reducing my gas mileage, but I noticed that I was driving a little too fast, but if I mix in a bit of spirited driving and stay at a consistent speed, I'll average a minimum of 20mpg.
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I live downtown Chicago and usually get between 8.9 and 10.1 MPG on my daily commute across the Loop. On the second screen that doesn't reset, I'm averaging 12.1 over the last 1,000 miles.
Good thing I only drive about 5 miles a day or this would be quite expensive.
I live downtown Chicago and usually get between 8.9 and 10.1 MPG on my daily commute across the Loop. On the second screen that doesn't reset, I'm averaging 12.1 over the last 1,000 miles.
Good thing I only drive about 5 miles a day or this would be quite expensive.
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I live downtown Chicago and usually get between 8.9 and 10.1 MPG on my daily commute across the Loop. On the second screen that doesn't reset, I'm averaging 12.1 over the last 1,000 miles.
Good thing I only drive about 5 miles a day or this would be quite expensive.
I live downtown Chicago and usually get between 8.9 and 10.1 MPG on my daily commute across the Loop. On the second screen that doesn't reset, I'm averaging 12.1 over the last 1,000 miles.
Good thing I only drive about 5 miles a day or this would be quite expensive.
I usually get high teens in local roads and like 21-23 on highways...
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What
crap coming out of AOL
A 2-4 psi increase front and rear will increase mpg.And being 10psi
under inflated
will overheat a tire to the failure point.No need for myth busters the cranks you noted haven't a clue.
don't know where you got your info
but here's the CR report
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...tire_pres.html
and from Luke at tirerack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=1
Go get a good digital gauge and use it,you will be surprised at the mpg you gain by having them inflated to spec or a few psi over.
A 2-4 psi increase front and rear will increase mpg.And being 10psi
under inflated
will overheat a tire to the failure point.No need for myth busters the cranks you noted haven't a clue.
don't know where you got your info
but here's the CR report
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...tire_pres.html
and from Luke at tirerack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=1
Go get a good digital gauge and use it,you will be surprised at the mpg you gain by having them inflated to spec or a few psi over.
Last edited by ohlord; May 8, 2008 at 02:09 AM.
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crap coming out of AOL
A 2-4 psi increase front and rear will increase mpg.And being 10psi
under inflated
will overheat a tire to the failure point.No need for myth busters the cranks you noted haven't a clue.
don't know where you got your info
but here's the CR report
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...tire_pres.html
and from Luke at tirerack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=1
Go get a good digital gauge and use it,you will be surprised at the mpg you gain by having them inflated to spec or a few psi over.
A 2-4 psi increase front and rear will increase mpg.And being 10psi
under inflated
will overheat a tire to the failure point.No need for myth busters the cranks you noted haven't a clue.
don't know where you got your info
but here's the CR report
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/car...tire_pres.html
and from Luke at tirerack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=1
Go get a good digital gauge and use it,you will be surprised at the mpg you gain by having them inflated to spec or a few psi over.
Okay try this one
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fuelec...2/article.html
In their words "No measurable effect on the vehicles we tested"
You, okay tirerack, are correct about temperatures, but I can personaly tell you that I have raced, at 145 mph on tires only inflated to 20psi and lived to tell the tale. Try changing your tire pressure to say 38psi, I wouldn't want you to get hurt on low pressure, and I'll take the bet you WON'T notice ANY change in your milage. Providing that you drive the same my friend. Don't want an argument here, but the fact is the change in air pressure/ rolling resistance is SO SMALL, it just doesn't matter.
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So I was thinking about MPGs this morning and decided to give it my best try. In all fairness, conditions were perfect.
My commute is 20 miles. Weather in the low 70s. 6:45 AM to beat traffic. Mostly flat roads. 90% hwy / 10% city. Reserve tank light on. AC on (2 bars). No passengers. Drive was under 2,400 rpm.
I manage to squeeze 28.0 mpg, 50 mph average, 23 minutes.
The best I saw was 29.1 mph on the highway with cruise control on at 65 mph.
The car has 110K miles with the following services done recently: engine oil & filter, clean current K&N air filters, trans fluid & filter, fuel filter, new spark plugs and ECU reset. All in less than 2K miles ago.
On another note, I went directly to the gas station and for the first time I filled it up with $60.00 (15.15 gallons at $3.96). I'm not sure about the tank capacity but I think is 15.3 gallons.
I'm with you Fifth. It's nice to see these figures but it was painful to drive and absolutely boring.
My commute is 20 miles. Weather in the low 70s. 6:45 AM to beat traffic. Mostly flat roads. 90% hwy / 10% city. Reserve tank light on. AC on (2 bars). No passengers. Drive was under 2,400 rpm.
I manage to squeeze 28.0 mpg, 50 mph average, 23 minutes.
The best I saw was 29.1 mph on the highway with cruise control on at 65 mph.
The car has 110K miles with the following services done recently: engine oil & filter, clean current K&N air filters, trans fluid & filter, fuel filter, new spark plugs and ECU reset. All in less than 2K miles ago.
On another note, I went directly to the gas station and for the first time I filled it up with $60.00 (15.15 gallons at $3.96). I'm not sure about the tank capacity but I think is 15.3 gallons.
I'm with you Fifth. It's nice to see these figures but it was painful to drive and absolutely boring.
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When you read and quote an article it helps to read and quote the article
where did you arrive at "no measurable" from
" But is it important? The answer is yes, for a number of reasons. Properly inflated tires are less likely to fail at high speeds. They wear more evenly and, yes, they deliver better gas mileage. How much? In this test we saw a modest difference in two of the cars. It might have been more dramatic with different tires on different cars."
To which they add
"Eventually, we concluded that each set of tires is different and every vehicle is different. We recommend that you do your own tests to see what inflation setting gives you the best fuel economy."
So A. read the article B.properly quote it. C. In 40 years of racing cars I have been past 145mph many many times and if the tire was below 20psi it was a slick on a 1957 chevy.If it was over 145 in one of my sports cars the tires were properly inflated
What tire were you running intensionally under inflated at 20psi at 145mph and on what car?And why if you did it on purpose were you doing something so stupid?
by the way a MODEST increase of 2mpg on an average 15,000 mile per year car is 69 gallons of high test,don't know what you are paying for premium
in the land of misquoteem
but if you can save 69 times what ever you pay per gallon,and choose not too then We have the answer as to why you would drive on purpose with under inflated tires.
at over 145mph
See Ya
ohlord
where did you arrive at "no measurable" from
" But is it important? The answer is yes, for a number of reasons. Properly inflated tires are less likely to fail at high speeds. They wear more evenly and, yes, they deliver better gas mileage. How much? In this test we saw a modest difference in two of the cars. It might have been more dramatic with different tires on different cars."
To which they add
"Eventually, we concluded that each set of tires is different and every vehicle is different. We recommend that you do your own tests to see what inflation setting gives you the best fuel economy."
So A. read the article B.properly quote it. C. In 40 years of racing cars I have been past 145mph many many times and if the tire was below 20psi it was a slick on a 1957 chevy.If it was over 145 in one of my sports cars the tires were properly inflated
What tire were you running intensionally under inflated at 20psi at 145mph and on what car?And why if you did it on purpose were you doing something so stupid?
by the way a MODEST increase of 2mpg on an average 15,000 mile per year car is 69 gallons of high test,don't know what you are paying for premium
in the land of misquoteem
but if you can save 69 times what ever you pay per gallon,and choose not too then We have the answer as to why you would drive on purpose with under inflated tires.at over 145mphSee Ya
ohlord
Last edited by ohlord; May 8, 2008 at 10:33 AM.
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The quote is, as I stated
Test #5 Check Your Tire Pressure
Result: Important for safety and to reduce tire wear
Cold Hard Facts: No measurable effect on the vehicles we tested
Recommendation: Check your tire pressure often but don't expect a big savings.
WOW, thats somes it up my friend
See yeah
PS: Crew cheif advise as to tire pressure due to understerring, so we dropped the rears, that is IF you can understand it my friend
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Read
the article.Like I said if you choose to **** away 69 gallons of fuel,we know where you are coming from.
If you were running race tires at 38psi and you had a problem with understeer,a drop of 2-4psi would be sufficient to correct the problem,a drop in your case of nearly 40% should have been cause to drop the crew chief.That sums that up
ohlord
while you are at it read the other article they link to when you take the time to read the entire test
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fuelec...8/article.html
If you were running race tires at 38psi and you had a problem with understeer,a drop of 2-4psi would be sufficient to correct the problem,a drop in your case of nearly 40% should have been cause to drop the crew chief.That sums that up
ohlord
while you are at it read the other article they link to when you take the time to read the entire test
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fuelec...8/article.html
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Would we get better gas mileage if our supercharger did not engage? If that's the case, what if there was a way of turning off the supercharger so that we could improve gas mileage.
I don't know if I could drive the car with out a supercharger, it would feel dead to me.
I don't know if I could drive the car with out a supercharger, it would feel dead to me.
