 how to increase gas mpg, might be off topic i dunno :( |
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 Dec 9, 2007 - 5:22 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 26, '07 From riverside,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
yea im only getting 21 mpg and im wondering how can i raise it up?
-------------------- QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback] When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 7:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '07 From Attleboro Mass Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Take the lead out of your right foot.
-------------------- QUOTE Surprise buttsecks always works fine for me. 1994 Toyota Celica ST 1977 Harley Sportser XLH 1992 Ford F-350 (plow truck) |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 8:14 PM
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QUOTE(6GenCelicaST @ Dec 9, 2007 - 7:52 PM) [snapback]621185[/snapback] Take the lead out of your right foot. x2. Shift low, and not at redline if your manual.. 25% acceleration is key. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 8:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 26, '07 From riverside,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(6GenCelicaST @ Dec 9, 2007 - 7:52 PM) [snapback]621185[/snapback] Take the lead out of your right foot. -_- i only go around 3-4k rpm lol is that too much? -------------------- QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback] When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 8:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
yes that is too much, our cars should be getting at least 28 mpg. i can go 400 miles on one tank in my ST given youre a GT it would consume a little more but not much. shift at around 2 to around 3. 4 is too high
--------------------  QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)  You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 8:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 26, '07 From riverside,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
dang no wonder everyones talking abotu slowness
-------------------- QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback] When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I use to get about 320 on a tank in my GT.. but with my header.. i'm down to about 270.. 300 if I get her down to my light coming on
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 26, '07 From riverside,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea i get 300 with light and gas pratically gone
-------------------- QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback] When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
whoa jaws! only 270? i was getting that when i had the swap! maybe more! i think somethign may be amiss!!
-------------------- QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(easternpiro1 @ Dec 10, 2007 - 2:04 AM) [snapback]621211[/snapback] whoa jaws! only 270? i was getting that when i had the swap! maybe more! i think somethign may be amiss!! I was thinking that too.. and I thought maybe I was just flooring it too much.. but when I put the new clutch in, i've been super easy and shifting around 2 - 3k .. still only got like 300 on a tank.. so IDK
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
dang 300 to a tank...i think my turbo gets that much gas milage
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Dec 9, 2007 - 9:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 26, '07 From riverside,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
eh.. maybe a new exhaust would help me
-------------------- QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Feb 21, 2008 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]644164[/snapback] When I worked for Pizza Hut our store won a health code violation. |
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Dec 9, 2007 - 10:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 8, '07 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
try fuel injector cleaner. gave me 3 more mpg. Oh and make it about 60 degrees outside, that works, and also dont use A/C, lol
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Dec 9, 2007 - 10:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '06 From Gainesville Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i'm pretty sure u use more gas when its colder
actually 60 degrees isn't that kind of colder... i'm from florida 60 degrees is cold for me, but i guess not the car --------------------  |
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Dec 10, 2007 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
i cant stress enough the usefullness of sea foam.... although i havent used any on the coupe yet... dan! lets sea foam ya!
This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Dec 10, 2007 - 12:24 AM -------------------- QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Dec 10, 2007 - 5:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
haha what octane gas you guys putting in??? i get around 250-300 i shift at 2.5K
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Dec 10, 2007 - 5:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Theres a few ways:
how you drive tune ups / maintenance timing -------------------- 94 Celica GT
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Dec 10, 2007 - 6:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '07 From Corona, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i jus got 290!!! i guess thats the norm for an ST rite? with some lead-footed action n a lot of stop n go freeways n streets?
imma seafoam, but hopefully there's nothin else wrong with 'er :\ --------------------  Pandelica 2.0 in progress. |
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Dec 10, 2007 - 9:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE(easternpiro1 @ Dec 10, 2007 - 12:24 AM) [snapback]621310[/snapback] i cant stress enough the usefullness of sea foam.... although i havent used any on the coupe yet... dan! lets sea foam ya! Seafoam FTW  although BG products > seafoam |
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Dec 10, 2007 - 10:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You guys in the States love that sea foam, I've never seen someone here use it on his/her car?!
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