200 miles per tank WTFx0rZ
07-27-2005, 07:16 PM
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200 miles per tank WTFx0rZ I have changed plugs, wires, belts, air filter so far. I guess I am on the 5 month plan to do a tune up. 
My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP!
My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP! 
07-27-2005, 07:35 PM
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I am getting the same... i guess the only way to improve that number is to never go past half throttle... i was thinkin the same thing about decent gas miliage. some guys on here are going 300+ on one tank.. i have no idea how they do it.
07-27-2005, 07:41 PM
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I always wondered how they did it too while I was getting 200-240 per tank...
but then I had to follow my parents on the freeway for about 130 miles once and then even with the rest city driving I still got 314 to the tank.
You can pretty much drive just fine never going over 2000 if you want to save gas.
but then I had to follow my parents on the freeway for about 130 miles once and then even with the rest city driving I still got 314 to the tank.
You can pretty much drive just fine never going over 2000 if you want to save gas.
07-27-2005, 07:55 PM
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been a while since i've driven the ss, but 02 ws6 is right. i used to squeeze out 220, then i got in a new mindset while driving and found myself squeezing out 330 miles (6spd)
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really hurts the parts budget. I only get about 220 with mixed city/highway. But I drive like an *** most times 
07-27-2005, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stock98z
I have changed plugs, wires, belts, air filter so far. I guess I am on the 5 month plan to do a tune up. My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP!
My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP!
07-27-2005, 09:33 PM
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With cam and bolt on's & 4.10's I get 190-200 ALL in town, On a trip,to B'ham from the ATL I got 300 out of a tank, 80mph minimum. ITS all about throttle control...unfortunatly I have NONE. LOL
07-27-2005, 09:47 PM
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I normally get 180-200 miles (mashin most the time) on day to day driving on beltway and inner-city driving. I have gotten 110 miles from a 1/4 tank while cruising from OC to DC in 6th gera at bout 75-80mph
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07-27-2005, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
did you change the fuel filter?
Thats coming soon. Maybe this weekend. This may be stupid logic, but if the filter was clogged it would be more restrictive? I am changing it regaurdless, just havnt got around to it yet. Well guys I guess a lot of you get the same mileage, or close anyways. I do mainly "city" driving in the sense its a lot of stop and go. I got a 3 hour trip planned for friday, I guess I will see what she can get on the highway.
07-27-2005, 10:10 PM
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I have gotten around 280-300 out of tank b/f I did the headers and y-pipe mainly on the hiway between 60-75mph. I avg about 250 though. (filling up at no less that 1/4 tank.
07-27-2005, 10:50 PM
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IF the fuel filter is plugged up, it most certainly can be restrictive!!!!! I have pulled some fuel filters off that cannot be blown thru period. New fuel filters can be blown thru by mouth with little to no restriction. Just think of the stress being put on the fuel pump by a clogged filter!!!
07-27-2005, 11:13 PM
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i get around 260 on my A4, but i used to get around 270 or so, before my fueling curves starting going to hell... but, its stock and i get in it every once in a while, but usaully i drive her pretty nice!
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I normally get between 220-250 all in town driving. All highway is 280-300. Best case scenario that is 21mpg on the highway, I have no idea how people get like 27mph on the highway. My only guess would be to just putz along at 65mph in 6th gear??? I don't ever intend on testing that theory though 
07-28-2005, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by stock98z
I have changed plugs, wires, belts, air filter so far. I guess I am on the 5 month plan to do a tune up. My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP!
My car is stock with the exception of a lid, its also an A4. I thought these cars where supposed to get better gas mileage than I am getting. HELP!Remember the 98's have a slightly smaller tank than the 99+. So you can't really judge by how many miles everyone is getting per tank.
07-28-2005, 05:33 PM
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I have an M6, the best I have had was city 18 and highway was 26. Everytime, I tell myself, alright throttle control this week to see what kinda of mileage I can get.....never works!!!