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Old 07-20-2010, 04:39 PM
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Just a general thread on improving gas milage. I'm getting about 21 to the gallon (in town driving). 145xxx miles on the car right now. Regular oil changes, filters, etc.

Guessing I should work on changing 02 sensor; what else?
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Tune up.

Maintain proper tire pressure.

Any EXCESS weight in the car will have an effect. 300lbs of speakers will do it.

Keep windows closed while on highway, use A/C.

Gentle use of throttle, this is not the NHRA here.
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I do have some books and such in the trunk I need to take out anyway; I never use the trunk so this is a reminder.

Tire pressure is also something I need to be better about.

A/C is in process of getting repaired when I can handle it.
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35 PSI in the tires will help mileage, but increase road harshness. It'* not enough to make a huge difference to your *** though.
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Spark plugs part of the tuneup mentioned above will make a big difference. Also, get a MAF sensor cleaner and clean that out every now and then, as a dirty MAF sensor will not read airflow properly and will throw things off.
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Brand new MAF sensor.

Gas gauge not working, I go by trip; filled up twice and did the average and getting about 21/gallon.

I drove for a week with old MAF unplugged, only bought gas once, but got 27/gallon with that...fluke??
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