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Old 10-11-2009, 10:27 PM
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Cool Cool Can anyone help me?

New to the forum. I have an '04 anniversary 6 cylinder auto and I'm looking to get some better gas mileage. Any suggestions?

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Old 10-11-2009, 11:17 PM
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Tune up. K&N filter, oil, oil filter, spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, seafoam. Dual exhaust, under-drive pulley, lightweight driveshaft could free up some mpg's due to better flow and less rotating mass in the drivetrain. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Just some ideas.
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:18 PM
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How many miles does your car have? what MPG are you getting right now?
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Old 10-12-2009, 10:46 PM
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if your getting anything around 19mpg your ok. thats normal!

i get 16mpg on a good week => (foot to the floor having fun)

and 19mpg on a bad week. (driving like a girl cuz its snowing or something)

25-27 mpg highway
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Old 10-12-2009, 11:10 PM
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16mpg...damn. lol I don't drive with my foot to the floor just cause I don't see the need. Its fun and all but I like getting 20-21mpg city too.
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Old 10-12-2009, 11:59 PM
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LOL I wish i got that I get like maybe 200miles to a tank...but i cant keep my foot off the floor....
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Old 10-13-2009, 12:01 AM
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Lol maybe if I actually had some power to play with like you I would do the same, but I just drive low and slow baby haha.
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Old 10-13-2009, 12:04 AM
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lol that 4.2 with the charger is great! beat a 2010 camaro the other day....it was a v6 he was pissed paid 32grand for a slow turd
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Old 10-13-2009, 06:34 PM
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yea if i push it i get 200 miles to a tank. i usually fill up every thursday cuz its five cents off
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Old 10-13-2009, 06:41 PM
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Lol ^^ I like it.
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