gas mileage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 12:08 AM
  #1  
cvzblakendLS1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Houston TX
Default gas mileage

I have a 2000 WS6. i was wondering what type of things i can do to increase the gas mileage. and would SLP loudmouth and an air lid help out with that. please give me any correct information you can.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 12:26 AM
  #2  
kornfreak_401's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (77)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,744
Likes: 0
From: BCS/DFW TX
Default

dont drive... 200% Increase hahaha
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 01:24 AM
  #3  
jeffg9203's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Austin
Default

you can change your driving style. Try starting out in 2'nd. not letting the rpm's climb much above 2k. keeping the rpm's down is basically all you can do.
also you dont have run through all the gears, try different patterns whatever is easiest to keep the rpm's down. ill go 2-4-6 sometimes

btw, I have a lid and loudmouth and they did not help gas mileage
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:06 AM
  #4  
MJK's Avatar
MJK
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 904
Likes: 1
From: Texas...
Default

Good tune up
Spark plugs
New O2 sensors
air filter (surprising how a dirty one can hurt fuel economy)
fuel filter
tire pressure (plays a good role in milage)

And as stated,keep the rpms low...Under 2K.I use 4th alot around town cruising at about 35mph or so and get pretty good milage...

Another odd thing I have noticed out of all the F-bodies (4th gens) I have had is,if you top off the tank,and drive a little "old ladyish" you can go for ages before the gas guage gets below the "F"...Once it gets below the "F" its all down hill from there!LOL!

Maybe try a 2nd car as a Daily driver if gas is really becoming an issue in your situation...good luck!
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 12:20 PM
  #5  
jlrz28's Avatar
10 Second Fun Car
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,045
Likes: 1
From: Pearland, Tx
Default

Rearend gears if an automatic
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:30 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE