cam kidd

describe what you mean when you say driving with a heavy foot, what kind of driving are you talking about? do you mean accelerating super fast and shifting at 4-5k rpm?

bad_408_vert

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honestly this thread sucks....try it out yourself.

WhiteKnight '01

Twice a year I make a 780 mile trip. If I set the cruise control at 75MPH I get 25MPG, if I set the cruise control at 65MPH I get 27-28MPG.

What does 3MPG on a 780 mile trip net you? Now think of what 3MPG over a whole year of 12,000 miles worth of driving could do.

thewhizkidnumerouno

Driving slow will save you mileage over 8 miles, but you won't notice it. You will drive 2,920 miles a year at 8 miles a day. Let's say hypothetically you get 20 mpg and driving slower will give you a hypothetical 2 mpg (10%) more. You will save 13 gallons a year or $52 a year with gas $4 a gallon. Not worth it in my opinion. You probably blow more than $52 a year on useless crap that you don't need. ( I know I do) It will cost you $4.30 a month more to get 20 mpg vs. 22 mpg. Skip the coke and chips once a month and you can afford the 20 mpg.

If you drove 200,000 miles a year, the savings would be worth it. Using all of the same numbers from above, it would save you $3,636 a year. That would be worth it in my opinion. $300 a month would be a lot to save.

If you drive normally (no wheelies on green light, but you shouldn't be passed by a dead slug on a green light) you will get the best mileage. Also, make sure your car is in good tune. ie good plugs, good oil, clean filters, etc. If you really want more mileage, start taking load off of your engine. Get a cold air intake, full exhaust, electric water pump and fan, take weight out, etc. etc. etc.

TransAmWS.6

Yes, that's definitely an example of driving with a heavy foot. If you just accelerate normally and keep the RPM's under 3k, I think you'll be netting some pretty reasonable MPG's.

Plus, it's just a lot more rewarding when you stay out of the gas for a while, because when you do go ahead and hit it, you're just like "Man, this thing pulls hard".

Camaro_94

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Yes. Shift under 3k rpm's.

cam kidd

I never shift above 2k rpm's in my normal driving.. so implying that I drive pretty humanely and normal, will it make a difference in babying even more?

TurbopigB4C

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If you are constantly in open loop you will definitely use more gas than if you stay in closed loop. If you have a good tune it can help your gas mileage too.

Camaro_94

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Then no.

green28

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Drive normal for a tank and figure out your MPG. Then baby it for a tank and report back with your MPG for the two driving styles. Question answered. My car seems to knock down 20 MPG regardless of how I drive, unless I'm at the track.

Camarosteve44

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I always baby mine and since I put a 3600 stall if I drive agressive theres a huge difference.I guess for manual guys its different but if I want to accelerate hard on the street Ill be revving real high with the loose converter and gas goes down quick.


Think about this tho, by babying it you save money int he long run not only from gas, but also from parts breaking. Car won't last if you drive it like you stole it every day, parts will break eventually

FST SS

if you want better gas milage just trade for a 4 banger.

speedtigger

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There is a gazillion variables in you, your car and the area you drive in. The only way to know is to do back to back tests over a month.

thunderstruck507

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not to mention you have to fill up at the same gas station and hope they keep getting fuel from the same supplier

winter fuel is different than summer fuel and ethanol can destroy MPG

01 CamaroSS SLP

I have a 6 speed with 4.10s.

WS.SIX

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guy1: hey nice car what kind of mileage do you get with it?
guy2: low enough to make baby seals cry