The car is a gs, 4 cylinder automatic, with 117,000 miles. I want to know some relatively inexpensive ways to improve the gas mileage.What are some ways to improve the gas mileage of my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
make sure your tires have adequate air pressure
replace the intake filter
replace the fuel filter
replace spark plugs
use an fuel injector cleanerWhat are some ways to improve the gas mileage of my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Keep balanced tires, rotate every other oil change.What are some ways to improve the gas mileage of my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
stop driving
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
Do you get better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up? or it is the same gas mileage when you only get a specific amount (ex. $20)?
You know I have to ask? Do you get better gas mileage with higher octane gas? Some cars recommend it, if you fuel up with a higher octane than recommended are you just wasting money?Better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
you get the same milage with a small amount of gas in the tank,or full tank!! it's the shape of the tank that make people think they get less millage,thats because the tank is usually smaller at the bottom,the more gas in the tank the better,for keeping the fuel pump pickup tube covered in tuel,and the less chance,of moisture buildup,due to the condensation of metal tank's,also helps prevent rust from forming if ur car has to sit for a period of time..use the octane recamended for ur car,and if u got money for higher octane fuel,i'd buy that once in a while,it's a better grade of gas;if ti's a performance vehichle i'd use premium as much as possable...
the mileage is the same no matter how full the tank and octane is for anti-ping aka pre-ignition if you can drive your car without hearing a rattle or pinging on acceleration esp. on hills at a lower octane dont waste the money on higher octane the increase in fuel mileage doesnt cover the increase in costBetter gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
wont matter Howe much fuel you put in. the level in the tank has no bearing on the mileage you will get, as for higher octane.yes it burns more efficiently and you will see a slight increase in mileage but not enough to warrant the higher cost up side of high octane is better engine performance.the reason manufactures recommend higher octane is because of the high performance engin,s they put in the there bigger cars need it to run like they tell you it will .and to protect the life of the engin .
if your car recommends regular and you use a higher octane, your wasting your mone, because your computer is set to run on the recomended octane, and as for do you get better milage if you fill up, not necessary, because if your car is going to be easy on gas, then it will be on a half tank as it is on a full tank.Better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
You won't get better mileage by filling the tank, but you will get a more acurate reading from full to empty if you are trying to keep track of MPG.
I have to disagree with a lot of the answers here about upgrading to premium vs regular unleaded, but that may depend on where you live. Several auto manufactures have done tests on fuel quality, and found that the amount of water and impurities is much higher here in the southeast (thus our cheaper gas prices), and has caused a higher failure rate on emission and fuel related parts. The extra $4 or $5 a tank is cheap insurance compared to a pricey repair. I personally only fill up with premium and am getting exceptional gas mileage in my PT Cruiser, and I finally convinced hubby to try it for two months in his Toyota Tacoma, and he is very happy with his fuel economy, let alone not having the "pinging" noise the Tacomas are known for.
beter millage with tank full fuel and also go for the super unlead (BP)
Use the type fuel that is recommended for your vehicle. Any higher grade on a regular basis is just throwing your money away, because the gain in mileage is not great enough to warrant it.
As far as better mileage when you fill up, filling up is the 'only' way that you can tell accurately what your mileage is. It is the only way that you will know that there is exactly the same quantity of fuel in the vehicle each time.
you might not see it in your gas mileage but it will keep your motor in better shape and might give you a slight boost of power like maybe one
You know I have to ask? Do you get better gas mileage with higher octane gas? Some cars recommend it, if you fuel up with a higher octane than recommended are you just wasting money?Better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
you get the same milage with a small amount of gas in the tank,or full tank!! it's the shape of the tank that make people think they get less millage,thats because the tank is usually smaller at the bottom,the more gas in the tank the better,for keeping the fuel pump pickup tube covered in tuel,and the less chance,of moisture buildup,due to the condensation of metal tank's,also helps prevent rust from forming if ur car has to sit for a period of time..use the octane recamended for ur car,and if u got money for higher octane fuel,i'd buy that once in a while,it's a better grade of gas;if ti's a performance vehichle i'd use premium as much as possable...
the mileage is the same no matter how full the tank and octane is for anti-ping aka pre-ignition if you can drive your car without hearing a rattle or pinging on acceleration esp. on hills at a lower octane dont waste the money on higher octane the increase in fuel mileage doesnt cover the increase in costBetter gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
wont matter Howe much fuel you put in. the level in the tank has no bearing on the mileage you will get, as for higher octane.yes it burns more efficiently and you will see a slight increase in mileage but not enough to warrant the higher cost up side of high octane is better engine performance.the reason manufactures recommend higher octane is because of the high performance engin,s they put in the there bigger cars need it to run like they tell you it will .and to protect the life of the engin .
if your car recommends regular and you use a higher octane, your wasting your mone, because your computer is set to run on the recomended octane, and as for do you get better milage if you fill up, not necessary, because if your car is going to be easy on gas, then it will be on a half tank as it is on a full tank.Better gas mileage by filling the tank when you fuel up?
You won't get better mileage by filling the tank, but you will get a more acurate reading from full to empty if you are trying to keep track of MPG.
I have to disagree with a lot of the answers here about upgrading to premium vs regular unleaded, but that may depend on where you live. Several auto manufactures have done tests on fuel quality, and found that the amount of water and impurities is much higher here in the southeast (thus our cheaper gas prices), and has caused a higher failure rate on emission and fuel related parts. The extra $4 or $5 a tank is cheap insurance compared to a pricey repair. I personally only fill up with premium and am getting exceptional gas mileage in my PT Cruiser, and I finally convinced hubby to try it for two months in his Toyota Tacoma, and he is very happy with his fuel economy, let alone not having the "pinging" noise the Tacomas are known for.
beter millage with tank full fuel and also go for the super unlead (BP)
Use the type fuel that is recommended for your vehicle. Any higher grade on a regular basis is just throwing your money away, because the gain in mileage is not great enough to warrant it.
As far as better mileage when you fill up, filling up is the 'only' way that you can tell accurately what your mileage is. It is the only way that you will know that there is exactly the same quantity of fuel in the vehicle each time.
you might not see it in your gas mileage but it will keep your motor in better shape and might give you a slight boost of power like maybe one
How can I get better gas mileage from my truck?
I have a 1994 GMC K1500 with a 10 inch lift and 35 inch tires and get around 8-10 miles to the gallon, what do I need to do to get better gas mileage? Performance Chips? Some stuff I can treat my gas with or oil? please help.How can I get better gas mileage from my truck?
The laws of physics and aerodynamics are such that there's really very little you can do to significantly improve your fuel economy and retain any semblence of driveability if you're driving a full size truck with a big lift and 35" tires.
The easiest thing you could do I guess is to run a taller (lower numerically) rear end ratio. That will lower your cruising RPM. Unfortunately, doing so will also make your truck slower to accelerate and I'm sure with an older truck running big tires you're not real willing to part with any power.
Adding a chip won't do much if anything to improve fuel economy (and you'd probably have to run it on premium fuel using the chip, which costs even more), and anything you can dump in your fuel tank is just a gimmick - if a fuel manufacturer could dump some magic potion into their fuel to give drivers better gas mileage they'd do it in a heartbeat to steal customers from other fuel manufacturers.
I use iridium spark plugs with low resistence spark plug wires and got a 10% increase in fuel mileage 13 mpg to14.5. I put on a TBI phenolic spacer and a injector space and got it 10 16.7 mpg in my 93 Suburban 2WD. I haven't put the electric fans on or I bought a tornado off EBAY for $15.
I have found an issue with GM brakes. If the back brakes don't help stop the vehicle, then the tubes that hold the calipers bend and hold the front brake on. I would check your brakes on all four corners. I when down to 10-11mpg for no reason. Found the brake issue. Back up to normal now.
I will add to this when I install the fans. I am modifying the breather so that air will flow straighter into the TBI unit, past the injectors. This was very restictive from the factory. By the way, all mpg shown are city values. I bought the Sub used. It got 14city/21highway when I bought it
I run 255/70/15 tires. It was bad with the 235/75/15's. It would not stop. That is why all newer Subs have wider tires. Lost 1MPG for wider tires. Gained 1 MPG for taller tires. This has 3.42 dif. Stock engine. 223k miles now. Check for vaccuum leaks. This will drink gas.
You might want to check youor gears and timing chain. It has a steel cam gear and it doesn't go bad like the plastic one. I changed mine when the water pump goes out. Buy the true roller chain for a few buckds more..It gives a very sharp acurate timing set up and you can't wear it out.
Unlike the scientists answer ill just say this adding a couple extra pounds of air into ur tires will decrease drag that will help a little also they sell aftermarket air intake mixer a common brand is tornado this will more efficiently mix ur air and gas a cold air intake would also help these can b ordered at any auto parts store spectre and k%26amp;n r very common making sure u have good plugs and wires to burn all the gas in ur cyclonders is also good hop this helps
A smaller truck, the gas saved will pay for it self
Snake oil salesman are out in force I see.
You can google the tornado, or any of the hydrogen making kits, magnetic fuel particle dividers, etc., and find each and every one is a hoax. The only way they help you get better mileage is by lightening your pocketbook. I believe it was popularmechanics a few years back that tested about 6 or 8 of these devices. I'm not a scientist, nor did I stay at a holiday inn last night, but the laws of physics are against every single one of these devices.
Did you or whoever you bought the truck from ensure that the odometer was trued to the new tires? If not, then your fuel economy calculations are false anyways...fix that issue, then see what you get. People used to be really bad about changing tire size without making sure they had changed the speedometer gears, but that seems to have pleasantly changed as of late. Anymore, a good GPS unit will give you very accurate speed readings, enough to see that your speedometer is correct at 60MPH. If the speedometer is off due to gear/tire mismatch, don't forget that it's a percentage...10% at 35MPH is 3.5MPH off, 10% at 60 is 6MPH off. Adds up when calculating economy on a tank of fuel.
You can add some air to your tires (and wear out the centers faster, may actually be worth the trade off) but most importantly is to make sure your driving habits are conducive to good mileage. Slow down (as in don't speed, if you do now). Economy decreases exponentially as speeds increase. Trucks require something like 25% more power to travel 10MPH faster. Don't ride the gas up to a red light. Don't tailgate. If you need your brakes, you aren't thinking far enough ahead of your own vehicle. If manual, take it out of gear down hill. ALWAYS get and stay right except when passing. That way your "annoying" (sane, economical) new driving habits won't irritate so many people. :)
Yes, it all may sound stupid, but my econobox rated for 31 MPG gets 38-40MPG (and I'm not easy on the car, I just follow what I suggest above) and I've gotten 16-18MPG on my (at the time) carbureted '85 K5, 350, transmission with no overdrive, 3.42 rear gears, and 33" tires.
The laws of physics and aerodynamics are such that there's really very little you can do to significantly improve your fuel economy and retain any semblence of driveability if you're driving a full size truck with a big lift and 35" tires.
The easiest thing you could do I guess is to run a taller (lower numerically) rear end ratio. That will lower your cruising RPM. Unfortunately, doing so will also make your truck slower to accelerate and I'm sure with an older truck running big tires you're not real willing to part with any power.
Adding a chip won't do much if anything to improve fuel economy (and you'd probably have to run it on premium fuel using the chip, which costs even more), and anything you can dump in your fuel tank is just a gimmick - if a fuel manufacturer could dump some magic potion into their fuel to give drivers better gas mileage they'd do it in a heartbeat to steal customers from other fuel manufacturers.
I use iridium spark plugs with low resistence spark plug wires and got a 10% increase in fuel mileage 13 mpg to14.5. I put on a TBI phenolic spacer and a injector space and got it 10 16.7 mpg in my 93 Suburban 2WD. I haven't put the electric fans on or I bought a tornado off EBAY for $15.
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How can I get better gas mileage from my truck?I have found an issue with GM brakes. If the back brakes don't help stop the vehicle, then the tubes that hold the calipers bend and hold the front brake on. I would check your brakes on all four corners. I when down to 10-11mpg for no reason. Found the brake issue. Back up to normal now.
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I will add to this when I install the fans. I am modifying the breather so that air will flow straighter into the TBI unit, past the injectors. This was very restictive from the factory. By the way, all mpg shown are city values. I bought the Sub used. It got 14city/21highway when I bought it
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How can I get better gas mileage from my truck?I run 255/70/15 tires. It was bad with the 235/75/15's. It would not stop. That is why all newer Subs have wider tires. Lost 1MPG for wider tires. Gained 1 MPG for taller tires. This has 3.42 dif. Stock engine. 223k miles now. Check for vaccuum leaks. This will drink gas.
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You might want to check youor gears and timing chain. It has a steel cam gear and it doesn't go bad like the plastic one. I changed mine when the water pump goes out. Buy the true roller chain for a few buckds more..It gives a very sharp acurate timing set up and you can't wear it out.
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Unlike the scientists answer ill just say this adding a couple extra pounds of air into ur tires will decrease drag that will help a little also they sell aftermarket air intake mixer a common brand is tornado this will more efficiently mix ur air and gas a cold air intake would also help these can b ordered at any auto parts store spectre and k%26amp;n r very common making sure u have good plugs and wires to burn all the gas in ur cyclonders is also good hop this helps
A smaller truck, the gas saved will pay for it self
Snake oil salesman are out in force I see.
You can google the tornado, or any of the hydrogen making kits, magnetic fuel particle dividers, etc., and find each and every one is a hoax. The only way they help you get better mileage is by lightening your pocketbook. I believe it was popularmechanics a few years back that tested about 6 or 8 of these devices. I'm not a scientist, nor did I stay at a holiday inn last night, but the laws of physics are against every single one of these devices.
Did you or whoever you bought the truck from ensure that the odometer was trued to the new tires? If not, then your fuel economy calculations are false anyways...fix that issue, then see what you get. People used to be really bad about changing tire size without making sure they had changed the speedometer gears, but that seems to have pleasantly changed as of late. Anymore, a good GPS unit will give you very accurate speed readings, enough to see that your speedometer is correct at 60MPH. If the speedometer is off due to gear/tire mismatch, don't forget that it's a percentage...10% at 35MPH is 3.5MPH off, 10% at 60 is 6MPH off. Adds up when calculating economy on a tank of fuel.
You can add some air to your tires (and wear out the centers faster, may actually be worth the trade off) but most importantly is to make sure your driving habits are conducive to good mileage. Slow down (as in don't speed, if you do now). Economy decreases exponentially as speeds increase. Trucks require something like 25% more power to travel 10MPH faster. Don't ride the gas up to a red light. Don't tailgate. If you need your brakes, you aren't thinking far enough ahead of your own vehicle. If manual, take it out of gear down hill. ALWAYS get and stay right except when passing. That way your "annoying" (sane, economical) new driving habits won't irritate so many people. :)
Yes, it all may sound stupid, but my econobox rated for 31 MPG gets 38-40MPG (and I'm not easy on the car, I just follow what I suggest above) and I've gotten 16-18MPG on my (at the time) carbureted '85 K5, 350, transmission with no overdrive, 3.42 rear gears, and 33" tires.
How long is a Dodge Magnum and gas mileage?
I was wondering if someone could measure a Dodge Magnum and let me know how long it is (I want to make sure it would fit in my garage). Also, what kind of gas mileage do you get?How long is a Dodge Magnum and gas mileage?
197.7 in length
gass is about 22 miles to a gallonHow long is a Dodge Magnum and gas mileage?
I have a dodge rt magnum and it only gets me 13 miles a gallon.
I concur that the 2005-2009 Dodge Magnum is 197.7 Inches in length. My 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT with a 3.5L gets up to 25 MPG fully loaded for a cross-country trip.
197.7 in length
gass is about 22 miles to a gallonHow long is a Dodge Magnum and gas mileage?
I have a dodge rt magnum and it only gets me 13 miles a gallon.
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How long is a Dodge Magnum and gas mileage?I concur that the 2005-2009 Dodge Magnum is 197.7 Inches in length. My 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT with a 3.5L gets up to 25 MPG fully loaded for a cross-country trip.
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What parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
I have a 1998 extracab 2wd 2.4L toyota tacoma with an automatic transmission. Are there any parts that I could get that would increase my gas mileage significantly? Any suggestions?What parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
the only significant change in mpg would be your driving habits. check out ecomodder website for plenty of tips on mpgsWhat parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
I heard that you can buy a new chip for the truck's computer/fuel injection that changes the way it delivers fuel. If you're wanting significant changes in mileage, you'll have to go so far as changing out the rear-end differential with an aftermarket custom piece. It's a big chunk of money just for gas savings. Not to mention that the transmission is set up and configured for that rear end. If the truck was newer, it would be an option, but I wouldn't fiddle with it now.What parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
Significantly? That is a relative term. Someone might think 2 mpg increase is significant while others might think that means 5.
With changes to the exhaust, air filter intake, synthetic fluids in the drive train and potentially a hotter ignition you would likely see something along the lines of 2-3 mpg increase. I would not expect more than that.jdm
the only significant change in mpg would be your driving habits. check out ecomodder website for plenty of tips on mpgsWhat parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
I heard that you can buy a new chip for the truck's computer/fuel injection that changes the way it delivers fuel. If you're wanting significant changes in mileage, you'll have to go so far as changing out the rear-end differential with an aftermarket custom piece. It's a big chunk of money just for gas savings. Not to mention that the transmission is set up and configured for that rear end. If the truck was newer, it would be an option, but I wouldn't fiddle with it now.What parts if any will improve my gas mileage?
Significantly? That is a relative term. Someone might think 2 mpg increase is significant while others might think that means 5.
With changes to the exhaust, air filter intake, synthetic fluids in the drive train and potentially a hotter ignition you would likely see something along the lines of 2-3 mpg increase. I would not expect more than that.
What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
I recently bought a Ninja 250 which some would say has power and gas mileage. But it is lacking on the power side when compared to larger engine sport bikes. What sport bikes are out there that have a "normal" or medium amount of power and gets good gas mileage (like 50+ mpg average)?What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
GSXR600 is probably the most powerful 600cc. They all will get around the same mileage.
The Ninja EX500 is twice the size of your bike and gets good fuel mileage as well. It is faster, but not as fast as a GSXR or CBR, mind you. But it's still plenty fast.
Once you get into the middleweight 600cc class of the Suzuki GSXR's, the Honda CBR's, the Kawasaki Ninja's, and the Yamaha R6, things really start to blend together- it all comes down to personal taste. Most bikes are within + or - a few seconds on a race track with a comparable rider, and on the street, it comes down to the indivdual riders talent. Not one bike is amazingly faster than another. And, all get around the same fuel mileage (except the new Yamaha R6, which revs to 17,600rpm, killing fuel mileage).
Just be sure to stay within your abilties and get a bike YOU like.What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
EX-500!!!
You can buy any 600 mid weight and get it tuned for fuel efficiency. Should get awesome mileage and still have good power. Ninja 6R all the way... though I'd hate to make my baby lose ANY power, I'll pay the extra gas money.What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
gsx-r1000 good gas mileage plus has power to pass or sunday drive all day long.
GSXR600 is probably the most powerful 600cc. They all will get around the same mileage.
The Ninja EX500 is twice the size of your bike and gets good fuel mileage as well. It is faster, but not as fast as a GSXR or CBR, mind you. But it's still plenty fast.
Once you get into the middleweight 600cc class of the Suzuki GSXR's, the Honda CBR's, the Kawasaki Ninja's, and the Yamaha R6, things really start to blend together- it all comes down to personal taste. Most bikes are within + or - a few seconds on a race track with a comparable rider, and on the street, it comes down to the indivdual riders talent. Not one bike is amazingly faster than another. And, all get around the same fuel mileage (except the new Yamaha R6, which revs to 17,600rpm, killing fuel mileage).
Just be sure to stay within your abilties and get a bike YOU like.What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
EX-500!!!
You can buy any 600 mid weight and get it tuned for fuel efficiency. Should get awesome mileage and still have good power. Ninja 6R all the way... though I'd hate to make my baby lose ANY power, I'll pay the extra gas money.What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
gsx-r1000 good gas mileage plus has power to pass or sunday drive all day long.
How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
I would like to increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor? I'm not looking to change my driving habits because they are very superb when it comes to saving gas. I'm looking for what i can do mechanically to get better gas mileage.How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
Besides the obvious stuff like oil changes, car washes, and properly inflating your tires, try removing weight from the vehicle, like taking out the back seats, removing spare tire or anything in the trunk, etc. You can also install a Short Ram Intake which is extremely easy. It will boost your horsepower and allow you to use fuel more efficiently. A touring exhaust system will do the same thing.How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
The first thing you should realize is, the car was NOT built to be an economy car. it is a pursuit vehicle and is going to use fuel at a much higher rate. It was designed to be that way. Yes, you can spend money on parts, as suggested by another here, but inherently the car will not be a good fuel use performer. Good luck.How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
Unless you're willing to get into rear gear changes, the car is about as good as it's going to get. Removing excess weight is a good way, running the tire air pressure to the hi side of normal.....
good luck i agree with the last guy, there are a few things you can do, but as far as mechanically, i dont think so i mean its a v8 not really good on mileage to start off
Besides the obvious stuff like oil changes, car washes, and properly inflating your tires, try removing weight from the vehicle, like taking out the back seats, removing spare tire or anything in the trunk, etc. You can also install a Short Ram Intake which is extremely easy. It will boost your horsepower and allow you to use fuel more efficiently. A touring exhaust system will do the same thing.How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
The first thing you should realize is, the car was NOT built to be an economy car. it is a pursuit vehicle and is going to use fuel at a much higher rate. It was designed to be that way. Yes, you can spend money on parts, as suggested by another here, but inherently the car will not be a good fuel use performer. Good luck.How can i "mechanically" increase my gas mileage on my 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?
Unless you're willing to get into rear gear changes, the car is about as good as it's going to get. Removing excess weight is a good way, running the tire air pressure to the hi side of normal.....
good luck i agree with the last guy, there are a few things you can do, but as far as mechanically, i dont think so i mean its a v8 not really good on mileage to start off
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