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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Well i changed my driving habits a bit and tried shifing every gear at 1500-2 grand and driving normal and got 252 miles outta my gas tank this time. I'm a little more happy with my car now..
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Did you try what I suggested by staying out of first? Like doing 2nd to 4th?
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Congrats, Im on track for a 250 miler this tank as well.
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Did you try what I suggested by staying out of first? Like doing 2nd to 4th?
I haven't tried that yet, but i'm gonna give it a try this time..
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Your new nickname is Granny.
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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I cant drive up to 1500 rpm because ill be shifting instead of driving. With different rear end gears it helps to skip shifting into some.
 
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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I just got 220 miles out of a full tank.
 
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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are you guys doing mostly city driving? i have a 15 mi (each way) trip everyday (Sp. limit 65 for 10 of it), but i always get 300 miles to a tank, and usually only put in about 13.5 gallons. i normally shift between 2500-3000 rpm. seems kinda strange
 
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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I have an auto, i did have my shift points firmed up tho with a custom dyno tune... I;m barely gettin 210 miles per tank. while we're on the subj. is there anything i can do to increase gas mileage? including products?
 
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
I have an auto, i did have my shift points firmed up tho with a custom dyno tune... I;m barely gettin 210 miles per tank. while we're on the subj. is there anything i can do to increase gas mileage? including products?
Underdrive pulleys.
 
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
I have an auto, i did have my shift points firmed up tho with a custom dyno tune... I;m barely gettin 210 miles per tank. while we're on the subj. is there anything i can do to increase gas mileage? including products?
adjust fuel curves, make sure tire pressure is all even and good, pullies, less weight,easy driving, and THE TORNADO! lol
 
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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Has anyone seen a NOTICABLE increase in gas mileage from the pullies? That may give me an excuse to buy some...
 
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