hongkongnerdboy

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yea im only getting 21 mpg and im wondering how can i raise it up?

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

6GenCelicaST

#2

Take the lead out of your right foot.

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jdg371

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QUOTE(6GenCelicaST @ Dec 9, 2007 - 7:52 PM) [snapback]621185[/snapback]

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Take the lead out of your right foot.

x2. Shift low, and not at redline if your manual.. 25% acceleration is key.

hongkongnerdboy

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QUOTE(6GenCelicaST @ Dec 9, 2007 - 7:52 PM) [snapback]621185[/snapback]

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Take the lead out of your right foot.

-_- i only go around 3-4k rpm lol is that too much?

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

easternpiro1

#5

yes that is too much, our cars should be getting at least 28 mpg. i can go 400 miles on one tank in my ST given youre a GT it would consume a little more but not much. shift at around 2 to around 3. 4 is too high

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QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)You want power but have no money. That's a problem.Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two.

hongkongnerdboy

#6

dang no wonder everyones talking abotu slowness

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

Jaws4God

#7

I use to get about 320 on a tank in my GT.. but with my header.. i'm down to about 270.. 300 if I get her down to my light coming on

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hongkongnerdboy

#8

yea i get 300 with light and gas pratically gone

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

easternpiro1

#9

whoa jaws! only 270? i was getting that when i had the swap! maybe more! i think somethign may be amiss!!

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QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)You want power but have no money. That's a problem.Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two.

Jaws4God

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whoa jaws! only 270? i was getting that when i had the swap! maybe more! i think somethign may be amiss!!

I was thinking that too.. and I thought maybe I was just flooring it too much.. but when I put the new clutch in, i've been super easy and shifting around 2 - 3k .. still only got like 300 on a tank.. so IDK

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playr158

#11

dang 300 to a tank...i think my turbo gets that much gas milage

hongkongnerdboy

#12

eh.. maybe a new exhaust would help me

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QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback]When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation.

cHinaman727

#13

try fuel injector cleaner. gave me 3 more mpg. Oh and make it about 60 degrees outside, that works, and also dont use A/C, lol

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dagreat1

#14

i'm pretty sure u use more gas when its colder

actually 60 degrees isn't that kind of colder... i'm from florida 60 degrees is cold for me, but i guess not the car

easternpiro1

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i cant stress enough the usefullness of sea foam.... although i havent used any on the coupe yet... dan! lets sea foam ya!

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Dec 10, 2007 - 12:24 AM

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QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)You want power but have no money. That's a problem.Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two.

808celica

#16

haha what octane gas you guys putting in??? i get around 250-300 i shift at 2.5K

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trdproven

#17

Theres a few ways:

how you drive
tune ups / maintenance
timing

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xs94st

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i jus got 290!!! i guess thats the norm for an ST rite? with some lead-footed action n a lot of stop n go freeways n streets?

imma seafoam, but hopefully there's nothin else wrong with 'er :\

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playr158

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i cant stress enough the usefullness of sea foam.... although i havent used any on the coupe yet... dan! lets sea foam ya!

Seafoam FTW



although BG products > seafoam

Kadett

#20

You guys in the States love that sea foam, I've never seen someone here use it on his/her car?!

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Harold_Fastwaker

#21

You need some injector cleaner and a good tune up. I push 475 constantly on mine, thats highway and city driving combined for about 50/50 each way. 87 Octane for that as well. I bet I could push over 500 if I ran the tank to half a gallon.

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GotToyota

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My GT with 164k miles gets me around 32 MPG to as much as 35 MPG (about 400 to 3/4 of a tank, I always fill-up at that point) depending on how I drive and where I drive to. When I bought the car I was getting around 26, but I did a tune-up, consisting of NGK copper plugs, synthetic oil change with a good oil filter, fuel system cleaner, and ran the car with Seaform (not sure if it really works or not, but after doing this plus everything mentioned above, my mileage shot up).

As far as driving habits, I shift at about 3k from first to second, then at 2.5k from there on. Also make sure your tire pressure is a consistent 32-33psi, that is one of the biggest factors in your gas mileage, as well as using A/C or lack thereof.

*This is with 87 octane. The advantages of getting 93 aren't worth the price difference.

-Matt

celicanice

#23

32 PSI cold or warm?
I am assuming warm

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As far as driving habits, I shift at about 3k from first to second, then at 2.5k from there on. Also make sure your tire pressure is a consistent 32-33psi, that is one of the biggest factors in your gas mileage, as well as using A/C or lack thereof.

-Matt

malpaso

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if you want to lower your fuel consumption:

1. it's about drive style
2. you car must be lighter (no needless things in a trunk, etc.)
3. leaner tires... (I don know right English word for this however we call it "rolling resistance" between street and tire).
4. clean injectors...
5. better sparks + distributor (or lets say in perfect condition... not old, dirty, burned... etc.)

it works works any car...

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808celica

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QUOTE(malpaso @ Dec 10, 2007 - 9:43 PM) [snapback]621664[/snapback]

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if you want to lower your fuel consumption:

1. it's about drive style
2. you car must be lighter (no needless things in a trunk, etc.)
3. leaner tires... (I don know right English word for this however we call it "rolling resistance" between street and tire).
4. clean injectors...
5. better sparks + distributor (or lets say in perfect condition... not old, dirty, burned... etc.)

it works works any car...

could it be lower profile tires???? skinny 215/40/17 or what ever size that's skinny.

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I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island

malpaso

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QUOTE(808celica @ Dec 11, 2007 - 12:24 PM) [snapback]621687[/snapback]

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QUOTE(malpaso @ Dec 10, 2007 - 9:43 PM) [snapback]621664[/snapback]

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if you want to lower your fuel consumption:

1. it's about drive style
2. you car must be lighter (no needless things in a trunk, etc.)
3. leaner tires... (I don know right English word for this however we call it "rolling resistance" between street and tire).
4. clean injectors...
5. better sparks + distributor (or lets say in perfect condition... not old, dirty, burned... etc.)

it works works any car...

could it be lower profile tires???? skinny 215/40/17 or what ever size that's skinny.

profile is not important for fuel consumption... important is only width of tire

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frosty

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QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Dec 11, 2007 - 1:27 AM) [snapback]621545[/snapback]

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You need some injector cleaner and a good tune up. I push 475 constantly on mine, thats highway and city driving combined for about 50/50 each way. 87 Octane for that as well. I bet I could push over 500 if I ran the tank to half a gallon.

I too have thought about running my gt with only 3/4 to 1/8 full to shave off fuel weight.

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QUOTE(malpaso @ Dec 11, 2007 - 7:43 AM) [snapback]621664[/snapback]

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if you want to lower your fuel consumption:

1. it's about drive style
2. you car must be lighter (no needless things in a trunk, etc.)
3. leaner tires... (I don know right English word for this however we call it "rolling resistance" between street and tire).
4. clean injectors...
5. better sparks + distributor (or lets say in perfect condition... not old, dirty, burned... etc.)

it works works any car...

I usually get over 400 miles to a tank (50/50 city/highway) with just putting in some injector cleaner every few other fill-ups, keep the tires at correct pressure and stay on top of my oil.

I changed up my driving style abit to see how high I can get it. If I see I'm gonna have to stop soon then I let off the gas and coast for a while. (noticed myself, family and friends all keep the gas down and then imediate brake. Why not use some inertia force here? )

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thespacepanda

#28

Do all of you guys seriously only put 87 in your cars? I mean I know its an economy engine that can run on 87 but they'll run better with 92. And as far as price difference at 24 cents per gallon more with a 14 gallon tank we're talking like an extra 3 bucks per fill-up. I use 92 and I get about 400 to a tank, (I need new plugs and wires and a compression test, i think I can get more)

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ashes1850

#29

My car must be really special. I don' drive highway that often yet I get on average 320 per tank and I drive an automatic! I get around 450 if its highway...Hm I must be lucky

dabazied

#30

With my st coupe on 89 on an all highway trip, fill up before leaving and light coming on and off under a quarter mark I got 470mi on a tank... for daily driving on mine i get between 410-450 depending on city:highway ratios and 89 or 93 usage. I guess I should consider myself lucky cause I know my spark plugs are WAY due, small oil leaks, and 164xxx miles on the engine. I always keep my tires at 32(or try to at least) but I never switch gears under 3k, most of the time I'm downshifting to 3rd from 5th to get a little boost before redline to get around a slowpoke doing the speed limit or 5 over.... :-)

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