Its about time... 26 mpg Woot!
07-02-2004, 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by EatMyBanana
.......My automatic gets great MPG compared to manual.I did not buy this car to save money
.......My automatic gets great MPG compared to manual.I did not buy this car to save money
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07-03-2004, 12:15 AM
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Originally posted by JimW
I think he was able to get the improved mileage based on the fact he had just shy of 10 gallons of fuel. This makes the car lighter and more economical. A warning to those who use 87 octane. Be careful and monitor what's going on because when I put some in the other day it was pinging at 6000 RPM. Granted that it was hella hot and humid and I'm at sea level, plus it was probably bad gas. I'm not saying you will have problems, just be cognizant of what's going on. RX8's rule.
I think he was able to get the improved mileage based on the fact he had just shy of 10 gallons of fuel. This makes the car lighter and more economical. A warning to those who use 87 octane. Be careful and monitor what's going on because when I put some in the other day it was pinging at 6000 RPM. Granted that it was hella hot and humid and I'm at sea level, plus it was probably bad gas. I'm not saying you will have problems, just be cognizant of what's going on. RX8's rule.
07-03-2004, 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by TODreamer
I don't mean to rain on anyones parade but..... you guys bought a rotary powered sports car; rotary cars are known for having higher fuel consumption than piston driven cars. Don't you think its kinda contradictory to buy a car like an RX8 and then turn around and complain about mileage???
I don't mean to rain on anyones parade but..... you guys bought a rotary powered sports car; rotary cars are known for having higher fuel consumption than piston driven cars. Don't you think its kinda contradictory to buy a car like an RX8 and then turn around and complain about mileage???
07-03-2004, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by Rotary Nut
In answer to those questions.........
WTF! Yes of course I started off with a full tank. The 9.54 was the fuel used or replaced since the start of the trip. You would be stupid not to!
Yes the AC was on the entire trip, upper vents were used only, and no, the recirculate was not on so it was sucking in fresh air from outside, except of course when I was traveling up the BQE on my way through the city.
I have been getting better MPG since I have been using 87 oct. and yes I do get the occasional pinging but that is very rare.
In answer to those questions.........
WTF! Yes of course I started off with a full tank. The 9.54 was the fuel used or replaced since the start of the trip. You would be stupid not to!
Yes the AC was on the entire trip, upper vents were used only, and no, the recirculate was not on so it was sucking in fresh air from outside, except of course when I was traveling up the BQE on my way through the city.
I have been getting better MPG since I have been using 87 oct. and yes I do get the occasional pinging but that is very rare.
07-03-2004, 03:35 PM
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Originally posted by VikingDJ
I agree. I used 87 octane once, and revved it to 7krpms. The knock sensor kicked in, check engine light turned on, and car lost power. If you baby the car 87 octane will work, but if you are a high revver like me in the summer heat, it's def a bad idea.
I agree. I used 87 octane once, and revved it to 7krpms. The knock sensor kicked in, check engine light turned on, and car lost power. If you baby the car 87 octane will work, but if you are a high revver like me in the summer heat, it's def a bad idea.
07-03-2004, 05:28 PM
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I really haven't been able to get more out of a tank than 230 miles which is ok because I new before getting this car the it is not real good on the milleage. But I do find it annoying that I have to continually fill up.
07-03-2004, 09:05 PM
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Just a little FYI - which I am pleased to discover for my sake...Lol...
1st tank - all city driving - sunroof and windows open - AC on about half the time - 19.6 MPG.
Can't complain at all.
1st tank - all city driving - sunroof and windows open - AC on about half the time - 19.6 MPG.
Can't complain at all.
07-30-2004, 09:41 AM
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ok here are some numbrs
with L flash
91 octain
290 miles
filled up 14.567 gallons
regular driving and the
Beeping revs
With L Flash
89 octain
300 miles
Filled up 14.885 Gallons
kept it mostly 70-65
Upgraded to M Flash
87 octain
290 miles
filled up 14.670
70-65 mostly
M Flash
91 octain
283 mile
filled up 13.600 Gallons
had some fun and
was late for work
beeped reved a
couple times
M Flash
91 octain
338.4 miles
filled up 14.481 Gallons
changed gears at 3000 rpm
cruising with a/c on at 60-62 MPH
DSC/TCS off, traveled 338.4 miles in
one weekend 75 % freeway 25 % city
I am currently Driving with DSC/TCS on with 91 octain a/c on and keeping it at 60-62 and shifting at 3000 rpms, let yall know the outcome on the next fill up.
Ok, so far I am at 320 miles with the M Flash with DSC/TCS turned on, shifting at 3000rpm, driving at 60-62 (its hard doing that) and I have the gas warning light on. Gas warning light came on at 320. Filled up at 13.856 My conclusion is that DSC/TCS turned off has no Effect on your MPG, but it does have an effect on performance.
with L flash
91 octain
290 miles
filled up 14.567 gallons
regular driving and the
Beeping revs
With L Flash
89 octain
300 miles
Filled up 14.885 Gallons
kept it mostly 70-65
Upgraded to M Flash
87 octain
290 miles
filled up 14.670
70-65 mostly
M Flash
91 octain
283 mile
filled up 13.600 Gallons
had some fun and
was late for work
beeped reved a
couple times
M Flash
91 octain
338.4 miles
filled up 14.481 Gallons
changed gears at 3000 rpm
cruising with a/c on at 60-62 MPH
DSC/TCS off, traveled 338.4 miles in
one weekend 75 % freeway 25 % city
I am currently Driving with DSC/TCS on with 91 octain a/c on and keeping it at 60-62 and shifting at 3000 rpms, let yall know the outcome on the next fill up.
Ok, so far I am at 320 miles with the M Flash with DSC/TCS turned on, shifting at 3000rpm, driving at 60-62 (its hard doing that) and I have the gas warning light on. Gas warning light came on at 320. Filled up at 13.856 My conclusion is that DSC/TCS turned off has no Effect on your MPG, but it does have an effect on performance.
07-30-2004, 12:09 PM
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Sorry about that ...I filled up at 324 so I will divide 324/13.856=23.38MPG
the tank is 15.9 but I top off so do you think you can round up to 16???
so if I kept driving I could have easily got to 360 miles
the tank is 15.9 but I top off so do you think you can round up to 16???
so if I kept driving I could have easily got to 360 miles
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