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Gas mileage HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Gas mileage HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought my 96 camaro v6 5speed, 110k on her, the mileage im getting seems to be pretty shabby, ummm im not use to driving a manual , is there any special tricks i should be aware of when driving it? and what could i replace to help my mileage, my air filter was dirty as hell so i changed it! help me please, im new to the camaro scene
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Re: Gas mileage HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

how many MPG are you getting?

what RPM are you shifting @ ?

replace your fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and see where that leaves you
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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Re: Gas mileage HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

i usually shift around 3.5 - 4 K RPMS and when in just crusing around like on a road @ 45 i just keept shifting @ lower rpms til i hit 5th and just cruise in 5th gear
Old Dec 3, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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Re: Gas mileage HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Shift around 3k max and replace what atl2001 mentioned.
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