Gas Mileage
04-21-2004, 10:02 PM
#19
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I think the worst I ever had was about ~175 miles on a tank of gas, and the best ever (just recently actually, and only ever happened once
) was 310 miles
(500 kms
). My absolute "average" seems to be around ~230 miles per tank though, and normally ranges anywhere from 210 - 250
. I don't know what that is in MPG though!
) was 310 miles (500 kms). My absolute "average" seems to be around ~230 miles per tank though, and normally ranges anywhere from 210 - 250. I don't know what that is in MPG though!
04-23-2004, 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by LapeerZ28
Normally get 300-310 miles per tank. (~14 gallons for fill-up) best was 350, worst 280.
Normally get 300-310 miles per tank. (~14 gallons for fill-up) best was 350, worst 280.
Uhhhh .... are you sure that you don't have a Canadian car and that's really kilometers?
04-23-2004, 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by rncotton
Uhhhh .... are you sure that you don't have a Canadian car and that's really kilometers?
Uhhhh .... are you sure that you don't have a Canadian car and that's really kilometers?
Like I said above, 310 miles was the absolute best I ever got with my car, but that was pretty much all highway, and I was actually driving "responsibly" for a change. I don't think it's even physically possible for my car to get 350 miles unless I was driving downhill and/or in neutral the whole time?!
04-23-2004, 09:28 PM
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I've always wanted to hit the 400 mile mark on a tank but just can't do it unless I were to stop driving like a mad man, take a long road trip, or maybe have a spare gallon or two to counteract my fear of running out. I hit about 380 miles once. Now I have a spreadsheet and keep exact calculations of my mileage. Average per tank will vary between 18 and 23 mpg, but I always accelerate full throttle, every light, every toll booth. That's what makes me smile. It's worth the gas. 
04-24-2004, 01:33 AM
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Originally posted by LT-14me
Yep, i am affraid thats just how it goes, iget around 18mpg or so..reguardless of city or hw i cant break 18. Ihave done the b2 chemtool cleaner as was suggested by a fellow member and i did a motor flush, and i did the mystery oil crap and i have done almost everything in a bottle that is supposed to inprove milage. But it all doesnt matter. I have a 98 and i have a smaller tank then you i think its 14.5 but ne way i got 240 miles out of a tank yesterday but that was filled to capacity, and i ran it far below E which isnt good cause of the fuel pump
Yep, i am affraid thats just how it goes, iget around 18mpg or so..reguardless of city or hw i cant break 18. Ihave done the b2 chemtool cleaner as was suggested by a fellow member and i did a motor flush, and i did the mystery oil crap and i have done almost everything in a bottle that is supposed to inprove milage. But it all doesnt matter. I have a 98 and i have a smaller tank then you i think its 14.5 but ne way i got 240 miles out of a tank yesterday but that was filled to capacity, and i ran it far below E which isnt good cause of the fuel pump
And the 98 tanks are 15.5 gallons.
99-up are 16.8 gallons.
04-24-2004, 01:35 AM
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Re: Gas Mileage
Originally posted by fLeMaRo
Ok ive been keeping track of gallons consumed and miles driven and all that stuff. Consistantly, since i've started keeping track, ive been getting around 200 miles to almost an empty tank. Is there something wrong with the car? Does it need to get tuned? the only mods i have are bolt ons which shouldnt really affect gas mileage. My car is a daily driver with majority of driving on the highway. Ive tried fuel system cleaner, no result. WHATS GOIN ON IN MY LS1
Ok ive been keeping track of gallons consumed and miles driven and all that stuff. Consistantly, since i've started keeping track, ive been getting around 200 miles to almost an empty tank. Is there something wrong with the car? Does it need to get tuned? the only mods i have are bolt ons which shouldnt really affect gas mileage. My car is a daily driver with majority of driving on the highway. Ive tried fuel system cleaner, no result. WHATS GOIN ON IN MY LS1
04-25-2004, 06:27 PM
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I usually get 17-18 in town, 19 a couple of times because I drove like grandpa(it was raining). On the highway I usually get 22-23 and I drive about 80-85 MPH. I think the secret to good gas mileage is keeping your foot out of it. I ran down the 1/8 dragstrip about 15 times combined with aggresive driving dropped my MPG to 14. I have an A4 with the 3.23 rear
04-25-2004, 07:30 PM
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04-25-2004, 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by psychocabbage
Ok.. here is mine... yes.. i am a geek.. and maybe psycho..
Ok.. here is mine... yes.. i am a geek.. and maybe psycho..
Whoa, WAY to diligent for me!!