My gas mileage sucks
10-31-2004, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 01TAWS6
I only get just over 21 mostly highway 
, 01 ws6 M6 totally stock. I think this is low, but the car runs great, and the plugs look good. Does anybody else think this is low mileage for a stock car. Also has new tires running 32psi, if that makes a difference.
, 01 ws6 M6 totally stock. I think this is low, but the car runs great, and the plugs look good. Does anybody else think this is low mileage for a stock car. Also has new tires running 32psi, if that makes a difference.i prob get about 23-25 on the highway with my A4 and im not stock. i have nittos W/ 25psi in'em if that matters
10-31-2004, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by freakynipples69
We drive v8's..........get use to it.
why does he have to used to it if there is something that could be done about it. and he's asking for help in the help section.
if he's running too rich after the headers install, then further tuning will not just help MPG but help performance.
and i drive 30k miles per year. gas mileage does matter at $2.07 for 93 octane...and soon to be $2.70+ for 91 octane when i move to CA.
10-31-2004, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Thirst4Hurst
sorry to burst ya'lls bubble but somehow i'm getting 25 mpg average...w/moderate throttling...looks like i'll keep it that way for a while. Yes I know its stock but when I can go 330 miles on a tank...why kill it?
i'm very curious to know how it would do if you take it out?
guys on here will knock you for having it, but i really want to know.
i'll be driving from Wash DC to California soon and i might just pick one up and see if it works since i'll be doing some serious nonstop driving with the cruise control.
11-01-2004, 08:36 AM
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Before my Headers, i averaged 24-26 mpg city. A tad more on the Highway.
Granted i've only had my headers for a week, but i've cut that number in half.
At first, i didn't smell the fumes, but i do now. Going to get a tune this week in hopes
of regaining some of my lost mpg's and finally get rid of my SES light. If the fumes are
still too bad, i'll figure out how to run my duals over the axle and out the back.
Yes, i drive a V8.
Yes, i put 93 octane @ $2.13 in my car.
Yes, i have a heavy right foot.
NO, there is no reason i shouldn't get decent (high teens) gas mileage.
Granted i've only had my headers for a week, but i've cut that number in half.
At first, i didn't smell the fumes, but i do now. Going to get a tune this week in hopes
of regaining some of my lost mpg's and finally get rid of my SES light. If the fumes are
still too bad, i'll figure out how to run my duals over the axle and out the back.
Yes, i drive a V8.
Yes, i put 93 octane @ $2.13 in my car.
Yes, i have a heavy right foot.
NO, there is no reason i shouldn't get decent (high teens) gas mileage.
11-02-2004, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Stark
Before my Headers, i averaged 24-26 mpg city. A tad more on the Highway.
Granted i've only had my headers for a week, but i've cut that number in half.
At first, i didn't smell the fumes, but i do now. Going to get a tune this week in hopes
of regaining some of my lost mpg's and finally get rid of my SES light. If the fumes are
still too bad, i'll figure out how to run my duals over the axle and out the back.
Yes, i drive a V8.
Yes, i put 93 octane @ $2.13 in my car.
Yes, i have a heavy right foot.
NO, there is no reason i shouldn't get decent (high teens) gas mileage.
Granted i've only had my headers for a week, but i've cut that number in half.
At first, i didn't smell the fumes, but i do now. Going to get a tune this week in hopes
of regaining some of my lost mpg's and finally get rid of my SES light. If the fumes are
still too bad, i'll figure out how to run my duals over the axle and out the back.
Yes, i drive a V8.
Yes, i put 93 octane @ $2.13 in my car.
Yes, i have a heavy right foot.
NO, there is no reason i shouldn't get decent (high teens) gas mileage.
