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Gas Milage
I searched -- How do you calculate gas milage properly? And how does that work since you cant really run the tank down to the last drop of fuel, so how accurate is this? Thanks... oh and I only want to know from people who know for sure... no guessing =) thx
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Rep Power: 0 Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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Either I'm ragging on my car too much or something is wrong with my car. I got 37mpg for the first month I had it, but now that I'm up around 12K miles, I get 32 - 34mpg regardless of how hard or how easy I drive. And most of what I've read indicates my mileage is going to go down when I throw on some 17's?? ug...
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[hr]Originally posted by: Jackseric
To get the most accurate reading you really should try to use as much of the tank as possible. If you can time it right, wait until the gas light comes on before you fill it back up.
Either I'm ragging on my car too much or something is wrong with my car. I got 37mpg for the first month I had it, but now that I'm up around 12K miles, I get 32 - 34mpg regardless of how hard or how easy I drive. And most of what I've read indicates my mileage is going to go down when I throw on some 17's?? ug...[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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[hr]Originally posted by: MangoEX
Nice... now do i have to wait for the tank to drain substantially before i can fill it up the second time? or can i use half a tank, fill it up, do the math and still get accurate readings
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Either I'm ragging on my car too much or something is wrong with my car. I got 37mpg for the first month I had it, but now that I'm up around 12K miles, I get 32 - 34mpg regardless of how hard or how easy I drive. And most of what I've read indicates my mileage is going to go down when I throw on some 17's?? ug...[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: amhtown01driving around 40 mph saves gas because the engine is more free...so i've heard[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: amhtown01driving around 40 mph saves gas because the engine is more free...so i've heard
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driving around 40 mph saves gas because the engine is more free...so i've heard[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: amhtown01
driving around 40 mph saves gas because the engine is more free...so i've heard
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my avg speed is like 45mph & I just throw it in 5th gear.
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you will get the best milage the longer you wait to fill up again. gas has weight too, so when your down 10 gallons that's almost 100lbs less weight your towing. rule of thumb says every 100lbs extra=5% drop in milage.
you will get the best milage the longer you wait to fill up again. gas has weight too, so when your down 10 gallons that's almost 100lbs less weight your towing. rule of thumb says every 100lbs extra=5% drop in milage.
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Rep Power: 372 uhhh i figured you would call the gas company and they told you??? lol geezz. i guess you could take the "12hp" your intake gives you and find it that way. 
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uhhh i figured you would call the gas company and they told you??? lol geezz. i guess you could take the "12hp" your intake gives you and find it that way. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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uhhh i figured you would call the gas company and they told you??? lol geezz. i guess you could take the "12hp" your intake gives you and find it that way.
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Rep Power: 0 speaking of gas.... do u guys always go to the same gas company? are you selective about what type of gas u put in? personally- i just fill up wherever its convenient, i dont even look at the price or brand...as long as it says "regular" on the pump, im all set...tho i should prolly start being a bit more exclusive
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ak....you're getting screwed over man. I do 90% city and get 28mpg. 02 LX coupe. But it's also in the driving style so....
ak....you're getting screwed over man. I do 90% city and get 28mpg. 02 LX coupe. But it's also in the driving style so....
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