how can i get better MPG???
12-23-2008, 09:04 AM
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As for my gas mileage, this car is going to be a definite downgrade from my 4 door compact sedan, but I figure it has enough going for it to warrant the tradeoff. Since I'll be starting anew with school, a job, and a place to live, I hope to make them all close enough to where I can afford to keep filling the tank up.
12-23-2008, 10:31 AM
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Sooner or later, you gotta start connecting the dots.....
As for my gas mileage, this car is going to be a definite downgrade from my 4 door compact sedan, but I figure it has enough going for it to warrant the tradeoff. Since I'll be starting anew with school, a job, and a place to live, I hope to make them all close enough to where I can afford to keep filling the tank up.
As for my gas mileage, this car is going to be a definite downgrade from my 4 door compact sedan, but I figure it has enough going for it to warrant the tradeoff. Since I'll be starting anew with school, a job, and a place to live, I hope to make them all close enough to where I can afford to keep filling the tank up.
There are people who admittedly cruise at 81 mph and still get over 20mpg.
12-23-2008, 10:43 AM
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I drive an average of 125KM/H (78MPH) on the freeway everyday. I get about 410KM per tank mixed driving (70% highway, 30% city). That works out to about 260 miles a tank.
I once saw 438KM (275 miles)
I once saw 438KM (275 miles)
12-23-2008, 11:10 AM
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People people, the cars just aren't 100% the same, so there will be differences as to how rich one car runs vs. the other. And when you are counting MPG a lot of things count, unecessary gearchanges and clutching and such + things you do inside the car.
12-23-2008, 12:35 PM
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Huge hole is huge
I've completely given up calculating my MPG every time I fill up...because...well...I'm super happy the way I am, I don't care 
Think of it this way, you could be riding a bicycle wherever you go to save gas...but you won't be picking up chicks in that!
Think of it this way, you could be riding a bicycle wherever you go to save gas...but you won't be picking up chicks in that!
12-23-2008, 12:39 PM
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I just shat myself
I got 310 miles before the idiot light came on during my Thanksgiving trip to my parents. I've made the trip so many times that it's no longer interesting and I try to get it over with as fast as I can. So I spent the vast majority of the trip doing around 75-80, and about a third of it doing 90 on an interstate..
However I do have fresh coils and plugs, and I didn't need the AC.
However I do have fresh coils and plugs, and I didn't need the AC.
12-24-2008, 01:36 AM
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I just got RX-8 2 weeks ago. A 2005 with 36,000 miles.
I have been getting about 210 miles per 12.5 gal if I drive mellow (not faster than 50 in city or 75 freeway), shift @ 4,000-5,000rpm.
If I drive it hard I get about 180 per 12 gal.
This is my first rotary vehicle. I let it warm up before driving and tach it out at least once a day. Check oil every fill up.
Handles beautifully but needs a boost in the power department.
I hope that combined with poor fuel economy doesn't mean I got one with issues... I hope not.
I have been getting about 210 miles per 12.5 gal if I drive mellow (not faster than 50 in city or 75 freeway), shift @ 4,000-5,000rpm.
If I drive it hard I get about 180 per 12 gal.
This is my first rotary vehicle. I let it warm up before driving and tach it out at least once a day. Check oil every fill up.
Handles beautifully but needs a boost in the power department.
I hope that combined with poor fuel economy doesn't mean I got one with issues... I hope not.
12-24-2008, 03:34 PM
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when you guys say to the tank.. 12gallons?? 15.5 gallons??? it all depends on that too.. cuz the guy filling up at 12 will get 60 less miles vs the guy at 15.5... take that into consideration too... and welcome to the winter with the 50miles to a half a tank... gotta let the engine warm up before you go... my trick is let it get to a 1/4 then drive under 3k until its at running temp... it will get you a little better milage but not much...
12-24-2008, 03:46 PM
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Just remember when you are warming up your car in the cold weather you are getting 0 mpg. You can start your car and go unless you want to be warm when you get in. Just dont jump rev the engine high until fully warmed up. 50 miles to half a tank is not good. I get around 125 on average at half a tank.
12-24-2008, 04:12 PM
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Alter Your Driving Style
S-L-O-W D-O-W-N. Going fast is so tempting. Not only do we do it to keep up with the flow of traffic, but if we can save even five minutes, it seems worth it. But if you're on the highway, driving 60 miles per hour instead of 70 mph will save you 2-4 miles per gallon over the duration of your trip.
Take it easy on the throttle. Don't accelerate quickly or stomp on the brakes. Coast to a stop. You'll save on fuel as well as wear and tear on your brakes, which will save you even more money.
Shut down. If you're waiting somewhere for a while, like at a train crossing for instance, turn off your engine. Even if it's just for a minute, it can make a difference in your fuel economy, especially if you drive in the city a lot.
Don't warm up your vehicle for more than 30 seconds. This is a tough one, especially for us here at Consumer Guide®, where Chicago's frigid winters are a way of life. Thanks to technology, however, most modern fuel-injected cars only really need 30 seconds to warm, and hot air can start blasting into the cabin very shortly thereafter.
Windows up. Again, this is tough, especially on pleasant days. But having the windows down creates aerodynamic drag that causes an engine to work harder. On the highway, this can decrease fuel economy by up to 10 percent.
Check your tire pressure. Making sure your vehicle's tires are set to the recommended pressure can increase fuel economy by as much as 3.3 percent.
Breathe easy. Next time you get your oil changed, have the air filter checked as well. Replacing a dirty air filter with a clean one can save up to 10 percent on fuel costs.
Make sure your vehicle is in top running order. Read your owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. If it's time for a tune up, do it and you can realize up to a 4.1 percent increase in fuel economy.
Buy the right gas. Your owner's manual will list the correct octane gasoline you should use for your vehicle. Purchase whatever is recommended and no more. Premium-grade fuel is more costly and won't improve economy in vehicles designed to run on regular.
Lighten up. The less weight in your vehicle, the better your fuel economy. Clean out that trunk!
Grease up. Using the manufacturer's specified motor oil, and changing it per factory recommendations, can improve fuel economy as well.
S-L-O-W D-O-W-N. Going fast is so tempting. Not only do we do it to keep up with the flow of traffic, but if we can save even five minutes, it seems worth it. But if you're on the highway, driving 60 miles per hour instead of 70 mph will save you 2-4 miles per gallon over the duration of your trip.
Take it easy on the throttle. Don't accelerate quickly or stomp on the brakes. Coast to a stop. You'll save on fuel as well as wear and tear on your brakes, which will save you even more money.
Shut down. If you're waiting somewhere for a while, like at a train crossing for instance, turn off your engine. Even if it's just for a minute, it can make a difference in your fuel economy, especially if you drive in the city a lot.
Don't warm up your vehicle for more than 30 seconds. This is a tough one, especially for us here at Consumer Guide®, where Chicago's frigid winters are a way of life. Thanks to technology, however, most modern fuel-injected cars only really need 30 seconds to warm, and hot air can start blasting into the cabin very shortly thereafter.
Windows up. Again, this is tough, especially on pleasant days. But having the windows down creates aerodynamic drag that causes an engine to work harder. On the highway, this can decrease fuel economy by up to 10 percent.
Check your tire pressure. Making sure your vehicle's tires are set to the recommended pressure can increase fuel economy by as much as 3.3 percent.
Breathe easy. Next time you get your oil changed, have the air filter checked as well. Replacing a dirty air filter with a clean one can save up to 10 percent on fuel costs.
Make sure your vehicle is in top running order. Read your owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. If it's time for a tune up, do it and you can realize up to a 4.1 percent increase in fuel economy.
Buy the right gas. Your owner's manual will list the correct octane gasoline you should use for your vehicle. Purchase whatever is recommended and no more. Premium-grade fuel is more costly and won't improve economy in vehicles designed to run on regular.
Lighten up. The less weight in your vehicle, the better your fuel economy. Clean out that trunk!
Grease up. Using the manufacturer's specified motor oil, and changing it per factory recommendations, can improve fuel economy as well.
12-24-2008, 04:31 PM
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If you use a Scangauge or similar readout, you'll find that shifting at low revs is one of the keys to mpg.
I used to keep the revs around 5k around town, for torque, but found I was using almost twice the gas per mile as shifting in the 2k-3k range.....
S
I used to keep the revs around 5k around town, for torque, but found I was using almost twice the gas per mile as shifting in the 2k-3k range.....
S
12-24-2008, 04:31 PM
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The 8 should only be driven on track in that way you'll have such a good time you'll forget the fuel economy. The 8 shouldn't be daily driving car if the fuel economy bothers you