The Official Economy Thread

[SubaruSVXCrazy]

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?

[RSVX]

Ride my motorcycle...

[TomsSVX]

siphon

tom

[dcarrb]

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

[SVXyGirl]

Ride a horse or walk.

Seriously...my SVXs haven't seen much of the road lately.

[SubaruSVXCrazy]

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

[ensteele]

The biggest change I can think of is to burn regular instead of Premium fuel. That would save $.20 or more /gal.

[TomsSVX]

Cruise control can actually decrease economy...

What about siphoning your neighbors gas at night?? I think its a good idea

Tom

[mysvxrocks]

Is it bad to put regular in our cars? Will you see a difference in mileage?

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by mysvxrocks

Is it bad to put regular in our cars? Will you see a difference in mileage?

Yes, you will take a small hit in MPG, but not enough to absorb the $.20/gal price difference.

YT, my &*$% neighbor's kids have been doing that for years to run thier 4-wheeler!

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

YT, my &*$% neighbor's kids have been doing that for years to run thier 4-wheeler!

Nuffin a 12guage wouldn't fix

Tom

[benebob]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

YT, my &*$% neighbor's kids have been doing that for years to run thier 4-wheeler!

Smart kids!

[immortal_suby]

siphon +1

[demonsvx]

Finally found a use for the neighborhood stray dogs!!

one on each side would be AWESOME!!!!!

[It's Just Eric]

Hmmm....Completly gut the car, and never run with more than a quarter tank. The reduced weight should help reduce the fuel used to movethe car.

Also, dont slow down for corners, youll use more fuel trying to re-accelerate after a turn