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03-25-2007, 10:18 PM
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Definitely keep the soob. I'm planing on getting one for next winter. I drive on Blizzaks during winter and the 8 does well with them but an AWD that also gets better mileage would be nice.
I get between 17 and 18 mpg. Part of that may be the cold weather. See what happens this week as we should get into the '60s in CT. I wouldn't get my hopes up for much improvement though.
btw, congrats on the car. Where'd you get it from?
I get between 17 and 18 mpg. Part of that may be the cold weather. See what happens this week as we should get into the '60s in CT. I wouldn't get my hopes up for much improvement though.
btw, congrats on the car. Where'd you get it from?
03-25-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
when on the highway in 6th gear, if you cruise below 3750 rpms you'll noticed a big difference. I'm guessing 78 to 80 mph is about 4000 rpms, which will burn more gas (it's techinical to explain, but it works)
03-26-2007, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinka-Dono
Oh yeah, 74 mph or lower (in 6th) will get you better gas mileage too. Just don't neglect the red line too much.
03-26-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinka-Dono
Definitely keep the soob. I'm planing on getting one for next winter. I drive on Blizzaks during winter and the 8 does well with them but an AWD that also gets better mileage would be nice.
I get between 17 and 18 mpg. Part of that may be the cold weather. See what happens this week as we should get into the '60s in CT. I wouldn't get my hopes up for much improvement though.
btw, congrats on the car. Where'd you get it from?
I get between 17 and 18 mpg. Part of that may be the cold weather. See what happens this week as we should get into the '60s in CT. I wouldn't get my hopes up for much improvement though.
btw, congrats on the car. Where'd you get it from?
Do you think the wrong weight oil might give me worse mileage. I bought it from an acura dealership and they changed the oil.
03-26-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
Any pics? Did I miss them?
03-26-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ramathorne
Thanks, I got it in NJ, but I'm not going to plug them because they have been a pain in the butt and not helpful. My soob gets 26mpg so that saves me about $3 a day each time I drive it. I drive a long way to work. So I guess that's motivation enough to keep it.
Do you think the wrong weight oil might give me worse mileage. I bought it from an acura dealership and they changed the oil.
Do you think the wrong weight oil might give me worse mileage. I bought it from an acura dealership and they changed the oil.
03-27-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinka-Dono
Yes it can. But keep in mind your millage is not out of the ballpark by any means. This may be as good as it gets.
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+1 on 18 mpg... (Now that I don't have a high expectation for better gas mileage, it doesn't sound too bad)
+1 My CD players skips a lot when I play CD-Rs too.
No need to get Kumhos for front wheels... Those tires are not unidirectional like the ones on 350z and I think you can rotate them (but I might be greatly mistaken...someone correct me if I am wrong)
Gratz on your new car!!!
+1 My CD players skips a lot when I play CD-Rs too.
No need to get Kumhos for front wheels... Those tires are not unidirectional like the ones on 350z and I think you can rotate them (but I might be greatly mistaken...someone correct me if I am wrong)
Gratz on your new car!!!
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