mazda rx8 mpg
05-14-2009, 09:25 AM
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Around 300 in the winter.. 350 in the summer.. mix of city/hwy driving.. but my driving is "spirited".
Then again, I didn't buy my 8 for mpg. If mpg was on my mind, I would stick with toyota or honda.
Then again, I didn't buy my 8 for mpg. If mpg was on my mind, I would stick with toyota or honda.
05-14-2009, 10:11 AM
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I get between 180miles - 200miles per tank all the time. No difference in seasons and very very little difference if I drive like a granny or drive it like I stole it. Guess which way I drive it hehe. I have gotten 220 miles once and I dont know why. It was right after an oil change and I added Gumout to my gas tank after not premixing for 2 fillups. I premix with about 5oz mmo. At next fillup it went back to normal.
05-14-2009, 11:08 AM
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A report from some phD in Europe said that accelerate 75% to 100% throttle then coast down to normal save more gas than constant rpm....
http://metrompg.com/posts/speed-vs-mpg.htm
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/impro...as-mileage.htm
Extreme
Generally, the recommended way to hypermile is using only the common techniques. However, extreme hypermilers have been known to use some controversial techniques:
* drafting behind trucks
* driving far below the speed limit at times
* taking sharp curves at high speeds (to avoid losing energy to braking)
* coasting with the engine off
* passing red lights or stop signs in areas of low traffic
* over-inflating tires to reduce rolling resistance
THAT ONE I CAN DEFINITELY DO LOL
http://metrompg.com/posts/speed-vs-mpg.htm
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/impro...as-mileage.htm
Extreme
Generally, the recommended way to hypermile is using only the common techniques. However, extreme hypermilers have been known to use some controversial techniques:
* drafting behind trucks
* driving far below the speed limit at times
* taking sharp curves at high speeds (to avoid losing energy to braking)
* coasting with the engine off
* passing red lights or stop signs in areas of low traffic
* over-inflating tires to reduce rolling resistance
THAT ONE I CAN DEFINITELY DO LOL
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05-14-2009, 03:12 PM
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05-14-2009, 05:51 PM
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A report from some phD in Europe said that accelerate 75% to 100% throttle then coast down to normal save more gas than constant rpm....
http://metrompg.com/posts/speed-vs-mpg.htm
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/impro...as-mileage.htm
Extreme
Generally, the recommended way to hypermile is using only the common techniques. However, extreme hypermilers have been known to use some controversial techniques:
* drafting behind trucks
* driving far below the speed limit at times
* taking sharp curves at high speeds (to avoid losing energy to braking)
* coasting with the engine off
* passing red lights or stop signs in areas of low traffic
* over-inflating tires to reduce rolling resistance
THAT ONE I CAN DEFINITELY DO LOL
http://metrompg.com/posts/speed-vs-mpg.htm
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/impro...as-mileage.htm
Extreme
Generally, the recommended way to hypermile is using only the common techniques. However, extreme hypermilers have been known to use some controversial techniques:
* drafting behind trucks
* driving far below the speed limit at times
* taking sharp curves at high speeds (to avoid losing energy to braking)
* coasting with the engine off
* passing red lights or stop signs in areas of low traffic
* over-inflating tires to reduce rolling resistance
THAT ONE I CAN DEFINITELY DO LOL
05-14-2009, 08:38 PM
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I thought the same. Apparently, I was wrong. Supposedly, the engine has to work harder to get & stay warm. I have stopped looking at the mileage to be honest. Life is more peaceful. 
05-15-2009, 08:45 AM
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Around 4k... but once I go on highway's or pretty cool looking turns, you know what happens from there
If you didn't know what I was talking about, it's called going WOT and some nice powerslides. But I do go WOt at 7-8k once or twice every 2 days.
05-15-2009, 03:41 PM
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05-15-2009, 06:21 PM
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OK but back on topic...I get 320 km before the light comes on an I upshift at 5500 downshift whenever it gets under 4k. Spirited. Wide tires, lowered wit RB catback.
05-15-2009, 08:03 PM
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In Summer...probably a bit more...not sure yet!
05-20-2009, 10:15 AM
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i found driving in higher rpms i got better mileage as well. i easily get 450 before the light comes on so anywhere from 11-12l/100km i love living in the middle of no where .
05-20-2009, 09:39 PM
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I just got 12.7 L/100KM on Shell V-Power!! which is like 50L running 395km or so, best run i've done so far and it was half city and half highway, occasionally spirited driving but then again i don't rev high and keep it up a lot, usually am under 6k unless i'm redlining just to clear out the carbon residue.
01-03-2012, 09:51 PM
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THREAD REVIVAL BATMAN!!!!
Just wanna report the most recent tank.... 12.49 MPG or 18.17 L / 100km...
This is with cruising at one hundred and thirty kilometers per hour plus, and like minimum 10 - 15 redlines per day...
also hit speeds that I cannot mention here several times for short bursts..... (i.e. 4th gear redlines)
So considering all that has been said, it's pretty good fuel economy!
got 256.4 km for 46.6L of fuel.
Oh yeah today was -16 outside! Fun fun!
What is everybody getting so far this season?
Just wanna report the most recent tank.... 12.49 MPG or 18.17 L / 100km...
This is with cruising at one hundred and thirty kilometers per hour plus, and like minimum 10 - 15 redlines per day...
also hit speeds that I cannot mention here several times for short bursts..... (i.e. 4th gear redlines)
So considering all that has been said, it's pretty good fuel economy!
got 256.4 km for 46.6L of fuel.
Oh yeah today was -16 outside! Fun fun!
What is everybody getting so far this season?
Last edited by Footman; 01-03-2012 at 09:54 PM.
