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george_da_2nd · 04-25-2007, 10:47 PM

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!?!

**SquallLHeart** · 04-25-2007, 10:53 PM

drive like a grandma.

**draxcaliber** · 04-25-2007, 10:55 PM

pretty much. there are not tricks to good mpg, just modest driving habits.

nodsetse · 04-25-2007, 10:58 PM

Drive slow, keep the rpms low, and use higher pressure in your tires.

velocity_of_superwhite · 04-25-2007, 11:00 PM

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.

captainlaziness · 04-25-2007, 11:01 PM

....ride a bicycle?

Jan06xB · 04-25-2007, 11:07 PM

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.

BuddhasTC · 04-25-2007, 11:16 PM

walk

MJVsTC · 04-25-2007, 11:21 PM

Buy an xB.

george_da_2nd · 04-25-2007, 11:27 PM

xA's are better. well i was thinking about getin a camcon and leaning out the AFR

nodsetse · 04-25-2007, 11:31 PM

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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?

**SquallLHeart** · 04-25-2007, 11:34 PM

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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.

Scionizer07 · 04-25-2007, 11:55 PM

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...

MJVsTC · 04-26-2007, 12:04 AM

I just got some 93 for 2.93/gallon. I assume that's low compared to other states?

Scionizer07 · 04-26-2007, 12:14 AM

Sounds about right for this area...

theblue · 04-26-2007, 12:15 AM

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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.

jk

darkalice · 04-26-2007, 12:16 AM

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"

Jan06xB · 04-26-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nodsetse

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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?

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.

MJVsTC · 04-26-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by theblue

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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.

jk

One of the FEW perks of living in PA. Decent gas prices--usually.

Zebman · 04-26-2007, 01:27 AM

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.