Lets improve our MPGs

[CDG]

Hey Gest24, I was checking out yourwebsite and spotted you're Mom's 96 SVX, I really like it:Yellow, YUMMMM http://web.mac.com/gest24/iWeb/Site/Subies.html

Your's is nice too

Originally Posted by gest24

Little late getting in on this thread... I was averageing 22 mpg. before my mods. Then it went to 18.5 or so. I recently switched to Royal Purple fluids in everything and after my 2nd oil change with RP I jumped up to 19.8. I'm not light on the throttle either, I work on Sat and Sun so the freeway is EMPTY! So I usually average 85 the whole way to work, about 22 miles. Then on Mondays and Fridays I get stuck in traffic going onto base and traffic coming home. Hopefully I'll be back up in the 20s after the 6spd.

6spd = final drive is higher, so rpms will be higher on the highway= your mileage probably wno't go up.

[$ gest24 $]

Originally Posted by CDG

Hey Gest24, I was checking out yourwebsite and spotted you're Mom's 96 SVX, I really like it:Yellow, YUMMMM http://web.mac.com/gest24/iWeb/Site/Subies.html

Your's is nice too

Thanks! Only problem with hers, it was from PA so there's rust. When I go back to visit in Nov. I'm going to hook her up with a good wash and wax.

[Suby Fan]

Originally Posted by Yoda3000

so... is neutral coasting with the engine on actually bad on the tranny or is it just unwise because you can't romp on the gas.
(Geo Metros are also unsafe because you can't romp on the gas in emergencies)

also, does this apply to autos only or manuals too?

actually geo metros are suprisingly quick... the reason they are unsafe is the same reason that they are quick with a 1.0 liter engine... super skimpy construction i miss my old geo

Originally Posted by Suby Fan

actually geo metros are suprisingly quick... the reason they are unsafe is the same reason that they are quick with a 1.0 liter engine... super skimpy construction i miss my old geo

Screw that. Chevy Turbo Sprint all the way!

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by TheSTig

Screw that. Chevy Turbo Sprint all the way!

Screw that...WRX powered Justy FTW!

[dannmarr]

I was averaging 20 MPG after my trans rebuild (4.44). I recently changed my starter and all the battery cables including the grounds. I am averaging 23 MPG now. Is it a coincidence or is the new trans breaking in?

[oab_au]

Originally Posted by dannmarr

I was averaging 20 MPG after my trans rebuild (4.44). I recently changed my starter and all the battery cables including the grounds. I am averaging 23 MPG now. Is it a coincidence or is the new trans breaking in?

Dan I reckon you are the one who is breaking in to the new trans. 4.44s do encourage spirited driving when first fitted, its just that you have come back to normal driving now.

Harvey.

[dannmarr]

LOL! Harvey, you may be right. I do baby my car after all the $ I put into it.

[VICSVX]

Not to bash the parade, but isn't the thread about improving mpg not what mpgs you're gettin lol

But since I'm here I'll join the party. I was gettin 13 with a bad coil.. But changed that out and I'm getting a solid 22-25 with a/c blowing and 50/50 driving.. I tranny is slipping tho

[Sean486]

Why bump a 2006 thread?

[dannmarr]

Originally Posted by VICSVX

Not to bash the parade, but isn't the thread about improving mpg not what mpgs you're gettin

I thought changing the old battery cables improved my MPG.

[EdWindows]

Originally Posted by Sean486

Why bump a 2006 thread?

I have no clue, but I noticed old threads everywhere have been getting revived...

[bwb3]

Why bump a 2006 thread?

If the subject is the same, It sure makes future searches easier. Less threads to wade through.
Gene

[WYOSVX]

I don't have careful records of my MPG with my 5 speed; however, casual observation puts me in the 20 - 26 mpg range, depending on how much fun I'm having. So, usually close to 22, sometimes a little lower.