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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

nope. 3750rpm.

 

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

 

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)