New Spark Plugs + No Speeding + Clean Air Filter = 41 mpg
05-30-2007
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New Spark Plugs + No Speeding + Clean Air Filter = 41 mpg
Finally... Just need to maintain your car, right? I think this is the right forum.
Got the elusive 40 mpg last tank. Hopefully I can replicate this in the times of $3+ pump prices, eh?
I cleaned my K&N, changed out the old Denso plugs (50K miles on them), changed the oil and didn't bring RPMs past 4K and kept speeds below 65 mph.
I figure the plugs will pay for themselves in about 7 or 8 fill-ups because of the 5-7% gain in mileage.
Got the elusive 40 mpg last tank. Hopefully I can replicate this in the times of $3+ pump prices, eh?
I cleaned my K&N, changed out the old Denso plugs (50K miles on them), changed the oil and didn't bring RPMs past 4K and kept speeds below 65 mph.
I figure the plugs will pay for themselves in about 7 or 8 fill-ups because of the 5-7% gain in mileage.
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Nice man...Keep shooting for more though! I've got a catback and intake with stock plugs and I get 44 on the highways usually. Gotta love Hondas...
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Re: New Spark Plugs + No Speeding + Clean Air Filter = 41 mpg
what did u replace your plugs with? denzo iridium? also i wish i had a 5-speed so i could rack up the mileage...
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my auto only gives me < 350miles per fill mostly city and thats with denso iridium, intake, and exhaust. AUTOS ftl 
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Blah..K&N filter and catback has only gotten me up to 38mpg but then again I have 2 12s in the trunk and 17in rims 
but then again I have 2 12s in the trunk and 17in rims 
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i get 400+ miles per tank..most of the time...usually 430-440 with ~11 gallon
i also have K&N replacement filter and exhaust...
i also have K&N replacement filter and exhaust...
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I have AEM short ram, Borla Cat back, two 15's in the trunk and I run atleast 80 mph for an hr a day. 30 min to and from work, in an auto ex (D17). I still get about 32 or 33 mpg. So I am happy with that.
I run Mobil 1 5w 30 tri synthetic oil with a K&N oil filter. Change it every 5000. NGK plugs every couple years and a tranny service every 6 months.
I run Mobil 1 5w 30 tri synthetic oil with a K&N oil filter. Change it every 5000. NGK plugs every couple years and a tranny service every 6 months.
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