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Old 04-25-2007 | 11:47 PM
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so with gas prices on the rise and were all payin well over 3$ a gallon dose anyone have any tips on how to get more MPg in city and HWY out of either an anto or manual!?!
Old 04-25-2007 | 11:53 PM
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drive like a grandma.
Old 04-25-2007 | 11:55 PM
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pretty much. there are not tricks to good mpg, just modest driving habits.
Old 04-25-2007 | 11:58 PM
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Drive slow, keep the rpms low, and use higher pressure in your tires.
Old 04-26-2007 | 12:00 AM
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Yep I went from driving semi agresively and only getting like 260-280 per tank to driving like a cenile old woman (not to be confused with the "i thought the right one was the brake' old woman) and getting 310-350 per tank. BIG DIFF.
Old 04-26-2007 | 12:01 AM
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....ride a bicycle?
Old 04-26-2007 | 12:07 AM
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Up the pressure in the tires, with the Auto get up to 40mph or more if you can so you get in top gear, pop it in neutral and coast as much as possible and you can get over 35mpg - I did 36mpg at night in the rain on my first test drive in my buddies tC. Also keep the body clean and polished to cut down air drag. Less braking saves gas too so if you drive like you have no brakes you will find yourself backing off the gas sooner and saving more.
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Old 04-26-2007 | 12:21 AM
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Buy an xB.
Old 04-26-2007 | 12:27 AM
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xA's are better. well i was thinking about getin a camcon and leaning out the AFR
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Originally Posted by george_da_2nd
well i was thinking about getin a camcon and leaning out the AFR
And let's say that gets you 1mpg more. Then how far would you have to drive to pay for it?
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Originally Posted by george_da_2nd
xA's are better. well i was thinking about getin a camcon and leaning out the AFR
xD's have more power AND better mpg.

and uhm.... camcon not worth it.
Old 04-26-2007 | 12:55 AM
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You could always cut a hole in the floor and "flintstone" it... Or get out and push... Or stop b1tching about the gas prices as we are all suffering... Or drink a gallon of gas and...

Just kidding, but seriously, just drive slower...
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I just got some 93 for 2.93/gallon. I assume that's low compared to other states?
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Sounds about right for this area...
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
I just got some 93 for 2.93/gallon. I assume that's low compared to other states?
i hate you.

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Old 04-26-2007 | 01:16 AM
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take da back seat out and da spare tire and da passenger seat and buy a lighter battery with carbon fiber hood and trunk and carbon fiber roof and lose some weight. "for every pound lost is an improvement in mpg"
Old 04-26-2007 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nodsetse
Originally Posted by george_da_2nd
well i was thinking about getin a camcon and leaning out the AFR
And let's say that gets you 1mpg more. Then how far would you have to drive to pay for it?
Actually about 20% more theoretically but then you increase emissions and maybe damage the cat. If I can get high and mid 40's average in an xB then you tC's can get over 30 easy.
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Originally Posted by theblue
Originally Posted by MJVsTC
I just got some 93 for 2.93/gallon. I assume that's low compared to other states?
i hate you.

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One of the FEW perks of living in PA. Decent gas prices--usually.
Old 04-26-2007 | 02:27 AM
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Everytime I fill up I tell myself, "i'm going to tune it down this tank." Doesn't quite work out like that.

I could easily get better mileage though, you just have to make habits.



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