How To Get Good MPG Without Driving Yourself Insane
Thread Starter
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,064
Likes: 0
From: August 07 COTM....NEBF '06, CEBF '06 OHMM '06 ONBF '07 CEBF '07
Well today I decided to fill up and I was absolutely shocked at my mpg that i started cursing. Luckily my windows were up, however my mom was in the car...
Anyway, I registered a mpg of 16.97. I think it'* due to my repeated passing of other SLOW cars and admittedly jackrabbiting from lights
but I really think my car is in serious need of a tune up and that will come in the spring. It'* too damn cold up here and the weather is freaky right now.
Fuel
Anyway, I registered a mpg of 16.97. I think it'* due to my repeated passing of other SLOW cars and admittedly jackrabbiting from lights
but I really think my car is in serious need of a tune up and that will come in the spring. It'* too damn cold up here and the weather is freaky right now.Fuel
Guest
Posts: n/a
16.97.... we might just as well call that 17... LOL... If you have been hard on the happy throttle and in cold weather 17 is not bad... lol 
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 0
Im a 'normal' driver i rarely jackrabbit or drive like a maniac (but there are occasions...)
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
Expert Gearhead
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 30
From: Enfield, CT
Originally Posted by bmsgaffer86
Im a 'normal' driver i rarely jackrabbit or drive like a maniac (but there are occasions...)
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
Every little bit helps.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by bmsgaffer86
Im a 'normal' driver i rarely jackrabbit or drive like a maniac (but there are occasions...)
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
last four tanks averaged together: 14.2mpg (and that included one 300 mile drive at 70mph completely on cruise control... not one pass or decel during the entire 300 miles)
Im debating changing O2 even though stealership said it reads fine...
How badly would an old fuel filter hurt my milage?
Plugs and wires changed in the last 50k miles... maybe those wouldnt hurt either?
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
Thread Starter
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,064
Likes: 0
From: August 07 COTM....NEBF '06, CEBF '06 OHMM '06 ONBF '07 CEBF '07
Whoo, that'* nasty. Maybe I should get a new O2 sensor and see if it helps, because nearly everyone reports about 30 mpg on the highway and I only got 25 mpg on the highway on CC. Interesting, interesting, interesting...
Fuel
Fuel
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by fuelforthesoul1999
Whoo, that'* nasty. Maybe I should get a new O2 sensor and see if it helps, because nearly everyone reports about 30 mpg on the highway and I only got 25 mpg on the highway on CC. Interesting, interesting, interesting...
Fuel
Fuel
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mcsslover1987
Your Ride: GM Pictures & Videos
8
Jul 16, 2006 08:18 PM
ComfyCar
General GM Chat
8
May 17, 2005 12:48 AM