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08-24-2003, 09:35 AM

Paul89SE

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poor fuel economy

i've read that some of you guys get between 300-400 miles per tank. I get 23 miles to the gallon, i don't know how many miles per tank because most of the time the tank won't allow me to fill it up all the way. i keep my tires at the recomended pressure, new air filter, pcv valve, fuel filter, spark plugs and all new fluids. Maybe i drive differently, i usually cruise about 2500 rpms on city streets.

08-24-2003, 10:06 AM

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Okay...so after all that, what's your point?

08-24-2003, 10:11 AM

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2500 on city streets?......Dang, in my VG, thats 75 to 80 mph in overdrive out on the highway. In the city, with OD 45mph is about 1400, OD off ~2000. I also get about 23mpg, but yours is a stick, and mine is an auto.
Try bumping 500 rpm {or whatever the next gear up is} off that city cruise rpm and see what happens......Dont see how it could hurt...
Just my $0.02
BTW. 23mpg x 18 gallon tank = 414 miles to the tank, OK in my book.....
Take Care, Jim

08-24-2003, 01:03 PM

Paul89SE

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Sounds good to me. I just thought that people were getting like 30-40 MPG. I think that some people were exagerating a little bit, it's not a 3 cylinder Geo Metro.

08-24-2003, 01:55 PM

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I would say that it is pretty good mileage, 23 has been my best, and i get 330 miles per tank on average if i am a good driver. If im not then i get about 280 if my agressiveness overtakes me...muhahaha

Brian

08-24-2003, 10:47 PM

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Re: poor fuel economy

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Originally posted by Paul89SE
i've read that some of you guys get between 300-400 miles per tank. I get 23 miles to the gallon, i don't know how many miles per tank because most of the time the tank won't allow me to fill it up all the way. i keep my tires at the recomended pressure, new air filter, pcv valve, fuel filter, spark plugs and all new fluids. Maybe i drive differently, i usually cruise about 2500 rpms on city streets.

23MPG is right on the money for city driving. See: https://maxima.org/shoptalk/sub_read...92/index.shtml . Go down to the bottom of the page and there you will see EPA Mileage Estimates for the 3rd Gen.

08-25-2003, 12:04 AM

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Best I ever did was 27 mpg or 500 on a tank. Mostly I'm around 400 or so but now the gas guage is getting a little less trusting so I'm filling around 360. I believe it was Matt93SE who said (last time or the time before this discussion came up) he got over 30 before. It's doable but you really need a good tail wind for it...