Gas Milage?
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Gas Milage? Recently I've noticed that my gas mileage has dropped. I was orignally getting anywhere from 400KM (250miles) to 380KM(237) per tank of gas, now I've noticed that its dropped to around 300(187) to 280(175) KM per tank.
I realize that colder weather is supposed to play some sort of effect, but that bad?
Also a recent Dyno Day(oct6), at around 5500-5800 RPMs they couldn't get a reading for my car. The mechanic there said it was due to a faulty spark plug wire. Got GM to check the wires are they said they were fine... <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
I'll ask about my dyno #'s later.
BTW my car has approx. 5100miles on it.
Thanks
Gary
I realize that colder weather is supposed to play some sort of effect, but that bad?
Also a recent Dyno Day(oct6), at around 5500-5800 RPMs they couldn't get a reading for my car. The mechanic there said it was due to a faulty spark plug wire. Got GM to check the wires are they said they were fine... <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
I'll ask about my dyno #'s later.
BTW my car has approx. 5100miles on it.
Thanks
Gary
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From: Out of Texas, into Tucson, AZ
Re: Gas Milage? I got 21 MPG that was a trip from Houston to San antonio (180 miles) then city driving until i filled up with 14.4 gallons at 301 miles.
just normal driving, not pimpin' for it.
mileage shot up with the FTRA... I can't say how much, motor is just now at 2200 miles.
Chris
just normal driving, not pimpin' for it.
mileage shot up with the FTRA... I can't say how much, motor is just now at 2200 miles.
Chris
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
Re: Gas Milage? I've been getting about 18 miles a gallon, sometimes a bit more. (general driving)
Does which grade of gas you use make a difference? I use the middle one if so. (BP stations).
Does which grade of gas you use make a difference? I use the middle one if so. (BP stations).
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Re: Gas Milage? i ALWAYS use 93.....i wouldnt put anything else in and i wouldnt recommend putting anything less in.......i get close to 20 everytime and thats a lot of city driving and some highway driving...and a lot of WOT blasts <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Gas Milage? [quote]Originally posted by 2000RATA:
<strong>If it makes anyone feel better I get about 28 on the highway with 4.10's. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
ohhh no doubt...if i do straight highway driving i get in the upper 20's <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
<strong>If it makes anyone feel better I get about 28 on the highway with 4.10's. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
ohhh no doubt...if i do straight highway driving i get in the upper 20's <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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From: Chi-Town
Re: Gas Milage? i get about 16-18 <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> with everday driving.
if im on the highway or taking it easy, i could prolly see 25. but my damn shoe likes to press that pedal so hard <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
if im on the highway or taking it easy, i could prolly see 25. but my damn shoe likes to press that pedal so hard <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Re: Gas Milage? I get about 18 in the city and 27 on the hwy with 3.42 gears. I would say check the basics ie. air filter, plugs, clean fuel injectors and do the upper engine cleaning. I started losing a bit and these few things brought it back up.
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Re: Gas Milage? Figure this one out. Had the Vig 3200 installed and I'm at like 240 miles with over a 1/4 tank left. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
Me likes new car. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Me likes new car. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">