don't downshift
05-23-2008, 04:36 PM
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don't downshift
Turns out downshifting does affect mpg. Checked my mileage the last two tanks. Got 22, then tried a full tank w/o ever downshifting (leaving in 5th then coasting in neutral) and got 24. I may be sounding cheap, but damn if it doesn't add up. Not bad for in town driving.
05-23-2008, 05:54 PM
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RE: don't downshift
jrherald420..I'm humble enough to admit $4.17/gal has changed my driving a little when not racing. If I'm sacraficing mpg, it sure as hell isn't going to be when DEcelerating. None of us drive our stangs for mpg, just helping those of us required to run premium.
05-23-2008, 07:05 PM
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RE: don't downshift
dont get offended buy it... i drive the way i do because i enjoy it not because of mileage, more power to ya trying to save a couple bucks.....p.s. regular is 4.00+ here. premuim is about 4.25/gal. i use mid gradeso im paying the same thing as you..
05-24-2008, 01:05 AM
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RE: don't downshift
I paid $4.65 for premium here in chicago 
and i just bought my cobra. But i did't buy it for mpg. Were all just stuck paying for gas theres nothing we can do about it. Remember you got to pay to play!
and i just bought my cobra. But i did't buy it for mpg. Were all just stuck paying for gas theres nothing we can do about it. Remember you got to pay to play!
05-24-2008, 09:01 AM
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RE: don't downshift
rygi, I'm not surprised that downshifting affects mpg, but I've never seen it shown like this. good job.
I'm with everyone when they say, "I didn't buy my stang for mileage" but I'm also of the mind like you that I'll be danged if I'm going to lose mpgWHILE SLOWING DOWN!!
and yes, $4 gallon gas has changed my driving habit a little, too.
However, adjusted for inflation, gas was $3.11 a gallon in 1926, so we're not THAT bad off. And be glad you don't live in Europe - they pay $6-$9 per gallon over there. Except for Mexico, the US has the cheapest gasonline in the world per gallon. even cheaper than Saudi Arabia.
I'm with everyone when they say, "I didn't buy my stang for mileage" but I'm also of the mind like you that I'll be danged if I'm going to lose mpgWHILE SLOWING DOWN!!
and yes, $4 gallon gas has changed my driving habit a little, too.
However, adjusted for inflation, gas was $3.11 a gallon in 1926, so we're not THAT bad off. And be glad you don't live in Europe - they pay $6-$9 per gallon over there. Except for Mexico, the US has the cheapest gasonline in the world per gallon. even cheaper than Saudi Arabia.
05-24-2008, 09:26 AM
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RE: don't downshift
+1 on not downshifting. I don't downshift(when decelerating, not passing)for the reason of worse mpg and I hear it also shortens clutch life. Nice to know what I've been doing makes a noticable difference in everydaympg 