MPG Tips
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MPG Tips
hey, i just filled up my car yesterday and i got 14.1 mpg. which is ridiculously terrible for any V6. so i replaced the spark plugs today hoping to increase mpg and the air filter is a month old. is there any other simple things i can do to get that number up?
EDIT: the ses light is on b/c of cam sensor
EDIT: the ses light is on b/c of cam sensor
#3
Avoid drag race style starts from stops, gradually increase your speed instead of flooring it, keep a steady speed when on the highway. A good tune up, sounds like you've got a start on it. When was the last time the fuel filter was changed?
My Jeep had a wheel bearing crapping out and my mileage dropped, not that I'm saying you should go and replace your bearings, just saying alot of things can affect it, like the shape your tires are in.
If you do alot of highway driving a good coat of wax can bring your MPG up 1 or 2.
My Jeep had a wheel bearing crapping out and my mileage dropped, not that I'm saying you should go and replace your bearings, just saying alot of things can affect it, like the shape your tires are in.
If you do alot of highway driving a good coat of wax can bring your MPG up 1 or 2.
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ive been trying real hard to accelerate normally. and on this tank of gas ive done probably less than 5 wot starts. which is a GREAT decrease and still it stays at a low number. about 5% of this is highway, which is part of my problem :?
#7
Originally Posted by Jack
Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by Jack
If you do alot of highway driving a good coat of wax can bring your MPG up 1 or 2.
MYTHBUSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we gonna have to find out bout this one??
#8
Originally Posted by its840
Originally Posted by Jack
Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by Jack
If you do alot of highway driving a good coat of wax can bring your MPG up 1 or 2.
MYTHBUSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we gonna have to find out bout this one??
Wow, now that'* a good idea *runs of to email idea*
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Originally Posted by its840
Originally Posted by Jack
Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by Jack
If you do alot of highway driving a good coat of wax can bring your MPG up 1 or 2.
MYTHBUSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we gonna have to find out bout this one??