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The Official Economy Thread
We can all see the rising prices of gas. Let's make a list of techniques, ways or mods to get the maximum MPG's out of an SVX.
1) Tire pressure 2) Clean air filter 3) Keep the RPM's low 4) Travel at 55 MPH on the high way 5) Don't speed up to a stop 6) Don't turn on the power light 7) Coast if possible 8) Gas filter 9) Would the FWD fuse make any difference?
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Ride my motorcycle...
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siphon
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Keeping the RPMs low isn't beneficial if the engine is laboring. And the FWD fuse wouldn't make any difference, 'cos you're lugging around the same drivetrain, whether or not any power's going to the rear wheels.
I don't believe there's any mechanical modification that will significantly improve SVX fuel economy. To this list I'd add, don't ride the brake. dcb |
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Ride a horse or walk.
Seriously...my SVXs haven't seen much of the road lately.
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1) Tire pressure
2) Clean air filter 3) Clean gas filter 4) Travel at 55 MPH on the highway 5) Don't speed up to a stop 6) Don't turn on the power light 7) Coast if possible 8) Keep the RPM's low during cruising speeds 9) Don't ride the brake 10) Don't rapidly accelerate (Drive smoothly) 11) Good spark plugs 12) Clean MAF sensor 13) Good oxygen sensors 14) Good flowing cat 15) Remove excess weight 16) Wax 17) Use the correct grade oil 18) Use cruise control 19) Avoid excessive idling 18) Maintain momentum when climbing hills 19) Maintain a steady speed 20) Aviod congested aread 21) Keep a good following distance from the next car 22) Avoid using the AC (Use the vent) The tornado is garbage right? Here's a good link with a video http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/drive.shtml
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The biggest change I can think of is to burn regular instead of Premium fuel. That would save $.20 or more /gal.
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1) Tire pressure
2) Clean air filter 3) Clean gas filter 4) Travel at 55 MPH on the highway 5) Don't speed up to a stop 6) Don't turn on the power light 7) Coast if possible 8) Keep the RPM's low during cruising speeds 9) Don't ride the brake 10) Don't rapidly accelerate (Drive smoothly) 11) Good spark plugs 12) Clean MAF sensor 13) Good oxygen sensors 14) Good flowing cat 15) Remove excess weight 16) Wax 17) Use the correct grade oil 18) On the highway, use a steady speed 19) Avoid excessive idling 18) Maintain momentum when climbing hills 19) Maintain a steady speed 20) Aviod congested aread 21) Keep a good following distance from the next car 22) Avoid using the AC (Use the vent) 23) Don't slow up for turns 24) Gut the car 25) Siphon
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L #5045 Dark Teal 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon Gray (SOLD) 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Black Ruby (SOLD) 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe Ivory White 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi World Rally Blue 1993 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Teal Metallic (SOLD) 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Rally Blue Pearl [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by SubaruSVXCrazy; 05-15-2008 at 10:41 AM. |
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