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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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anyone use any fuel treatment to save gas? fuel injector cleaner act? i have a 05 gt 30,000 miles on the car any tips would be good my gas sucks its bone stock thanks guys.
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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Prius?

The only one I have ever used is LUCAS... Seems to be legit, but driving style/habits are the main killers of MPGS.

You should be easily maintaining 18-22 MPGS.

My 07 stayed around 19.7 and my 12 is right around 19 with 50/50 driving.
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Do you know what you are averaging? Don't complain because I get 10-12 mpg in city. I've gone 70 miles and almost on half tank mark. Depends how many fast food lines and stop lights (with no left turn arrow) I sit at and just idle. And of course how often I mash the pedal.. today I did numerous WOT 2nd and 3rd gear pulls

Not sure why someone would get a mustang GT and then worry about their gas mileage...
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Make sure tires are properly inflated.
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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i have an 05 and i get 9-11mpgs i dont even drive that fast how do u guys get 17-19mpg?
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Make sure your car is empty of litter. Weight is your biggest advantage. Get lighter parts, shift earlier.
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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wow my car meter say 14-16 mpg going 60 mph i thought its 24 mpg hwy, I'm gonna try some kind fuel additive is is safe for my car?
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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i average 14-16 mpg hwy going 60mph
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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14 MPG going 60 MPH? Something's not right there and a fuel additive won't fix that. (Assuming your car's stock, that is)
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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yes pretty crazy and off subject my meters even say my average mph is 21? when I'm steady 60



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