rogue2

I bought my new 6 speed a couple days ago. I travel 86 miles a day, round trip to work, all freeway.

Are there any good tips out there for getting the best fuel mileage?

I have heard that there are secondary fuel injectors that kick in at 3700 rpm. Is that true?

Tell me some of your new rx8 experiences, good or bad. I just want to learn how to treat her right.

thanks.

Texas 8

I think it's something more like 4250-4500 rpm. If you keep it below that mark, highway MPG is not too shabby. I average 21 hwy.

Butch Brown

Buy the car then the gas and have fun putting on the miles, buy more gas, have more fun!

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

cruise control is your friend, and keep it around 70mph/3500rpm for good fuel efficiency.

however, DO NOT USE CRUISE CONTROL if you have a brand new car and still in break-in period. You need to vary the rpm frequently during the first 600 miles during break-in.

search 'new car break-in' for more break-in info.

good luck

Glyphon

nope. 3750rpm.

JonsToy

Secondary fuel injectors do kick in around 3,750 rpms. Try to cruise at a speed that allows you to stay under this level.

rogue2

Thanks all. I have been enjoying breaking in my new baby and have come to the conclusion that i don't care one bit about my mileage!!!


I feel bad for all the other schmucks I pass on the way to work (at 5 am). I actually enjoy my 40 minute commute!

I just hope i don't get in trouble. I am a cop and my fellow officers may look poorly on having to arrest me for doing 120 in a 65. Come to think of it, my wife might not like that either. (chuckle)