22 mpg on highway
01-03-2008, 07:17 PM
#11
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Southern California
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RE: 22 mpg on highway
ORIGINAL: mpatilla
I think one of the most important factors in mpg is acceleration. I like to punch it every once in a while, but most of the time, I accel really slowly and smoothly to put less wear on the engine, transmission, etc. and to save mileage. Everyone accelerates heavy from the red light, not just folks with cool cars like us. (soccer moms seem to be the worst)
I think one of the most important factors in mpg is acceleration. I like to punch it every once in a while, but most of the time, I accel really slowly and smoothly to put less wear on the engine, transmission, etc. and to save mileage. Everyone accelerates heavy from the red light, not just folks with cool cars like us. (soccer moms seem to be the worst)
01-03-2008, 08:16 PM
#13
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: South Carolina
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RE: 22 mpg on highway
ORIGINAL: jwilhelm
Hey Doug, you're right in the area of mileage figures you should be with your lead foot. Slow down a little and you'll see the figures go up. I have 1005 rwhp in my 07 V6 with many mods and a 4.10 rearend. I get about 29 miles per gallon with speeds around 75 mph. Take care, Jack.
Hey Doug, you're right in the area of mileage figures you should be with your lead foot. Slow down a little and you'll see the figures go up. I have 1005 rwhp in my 07 V6 with many mods and a 4.10 rearend. I get about 29 miles per gallon with speeds around 75 mph. Take care, Jack.
01-03-2008, 08:45 PM
#15
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
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RE: 22 mpg on highway
slow down for better mpg. i bought mine in OH and got 28mpg driving my stang home to NY at 65-70mph. now i average low 20s but only cause i drive it harder. YEAHAAAA. not too bad considering my 96 ranger winter beater only gets 20mpg and its a 4banger.
01-03-2008, 08:47 PM
#16
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NY
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RE: 22 mpg on highway
Last week on a trip from Va.to NY. I went 356 miles and used 13.302 gals. of gas(26.76mpg)at 75 mph.Last summer from Alabama to NY. I went 406 miles and used 13.953 gals of gas(29.09mpg) at 75 mph but temps. were much warmer.I use a vmptuning 93 mileage tune on the highway. GET A MILEAGE TUNE!!!
01-04-2008, 01:58 AM
#19
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RE: 22 mpg on highway
I have to agree about aero. I get about 25 on back roads up and down big hills going to. Leaving work with cruise control set I only get about 22. Been watching the numbers for about 2 months now.
