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I got 36mpg =D
Replies: 17 — Last Post June 30 2:48pm by prisoner of hss
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( Gonzalo )


Wealthy Hobo 		Reply
I totally beat my record today

The car:
2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8

specs that influence MPG:
126hp, ~2600lbs, 4spd auto, 195/60-14 tires, didn't use A/C (it's not really hot with all the storms now), I used 87 octane from Shell.

my average usually is 28mpg lately, 30mpg if I drive conservatively, and today I filled up and averaged 36mpg[/b[ for the first time.

412 miles / 11.4 gallons



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whrocky5092


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woot thats impressive

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skyline725


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very nice. how much was it when you filled up?

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prisoner of hss


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thats pretty nice. got 37-38 at 75 mph held somewhat consistently on the freeway, it was a long trip.

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( Gonzalo )


Wealthy Hobo 		Reply
Quote: from skyline725 at 7:48 pm on June 26, 2008
very nice. how much was it when you filled up?

$46.00

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mcodeath


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Quote: from Gonzalo at 7:50 pm on June 26, 2008
I totally beat my record today

The car:
2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8

specs that influence MPG:
126hp, ~2600lbs, 4spd auto, 195/60-14 tires, didn't use A/C (it's not really hot with all the storms now), I used 87 octane from Shell.

my average usually is 28mpg lately, 30mpg if I drive conservatively, and today I filled up and averaged 36mpg[/b[ for the first time.

412 miles / 11.4 gallons

 

So you got 8 more MPG than my car (28mpg)... 4000lbs, 5.3L, 303hp, 4spd auto, 235/50-18 tires, A/C on and using 93 octane...

Somehow that just doesn't seem very impressive. I'll take my performance  

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prisoner of hss


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28 mpg for that thing is pretty fucking good, holy crap



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emo sux69


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Quote: from mcodeath at 3:41 pm on June 28, 2008
Quote: from Gonzalo at 7:50 pm on June 26, 2008
I totally beat my record today  

 The car:  
 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8  

 specs that influence MPG:  
 126hp, ~2600lbs, 4spd auto, 195/60-14 tires, didn't use A/C (it's not really hot with all the storms now), I used 87 octane from Shell.  

 my average usually is 28mpg lately, 30mpg if I drive conservatively, and today I filled up and averaged 36mpg[/b[ for the first time.  

 412 miles / 11.4 gallons  

 

So you got 8 more MPG than my car (28mpg)... 4000lbs, 5.3L, 303hp, 4spd auto, 235/50-18 tires, A/C on and using 93 octane...

Somehow that just doesn't seem very impressive. I'll take my performance

In all fairness your car has got a massive torque advantage, but 28mpg is insane.

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Wealthy Hobo 		Reply
Quote: from mcodeath at 10:41 pm on June 27, 2008
Quote: from Gonzalo at 7:50 pm on June 26, 2008
I totally beat my record today  

 The car:  
 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8  

 specs that influence MPG:  
 126hp, ~2600lbs, 4spd auto, 195/60-14 tires, didn't use A/C (it's not really hot with all the storms now), I used 87 octane from Shell.  

 my average usually is 28mpg lately, 30mpg if I drive conservatively, and today I filled up and averaged 36mpg[/b[ for the first time.  

 412 miles / 11.4 gallons  

 

So you got 8 more MPG than my car (28mpg)... 4000lbs, 5.3L, 303hp, 4spd auto, 235/50-18 tires, A/C on and using 93 octane...

Somehow that just doesn't seem very impressive. I'll take my performance

Yeah but guess what, I can beat the living crap out of my car.. autocross it, rally it, simply keep my foot down all the time and still average about 25mpg..

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Coloring The Void


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I don't understand why my Civic is getting less then 250 miles on a full tank of 12 gallons. I should be getting 350. =/

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AtomicCactus


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^ Owned.

Mom's Camry gets about 28 mpg.

I get x/0 mpg.  Ziing.

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You'd think a thousand miles would be enough,
I guess I'll keep walking.

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emo sux69


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Quote: from AtomicCactus at 10:06 am on June 29, 2008
^ Owned.

Mom's Camry gets about 28 mpg.

I get x/0 mpg. Ziing.

so you dont need to drink?

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Quote: from Coloring The Void at 3:58 am on June 29, 2008
I don't understand why my Civic is getting less then 250 miles on a full tank of 12 gallons. I should be getting 350. =/
Drive slower, the best way to save fuel is when your taking off you drive slower or if you drive manual you change gears earlyier then normal.

and never turn your car off when your at a traffic light.

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Wealthy Hobo 		Reply
Quote: from emo sux69 at 8:43 am on June 29, 2008
Quote: from Coloring The Void at 3:58 am on June 29, 2008
I don't understand why my Civic is getting less then 250 miles on a full tank of 12 gallons. I should be getting 350. =/

and never turn your car off when your at a traffic light.

Yep, I think that's a HUGE mistake..

most cars use very little fuel at idle, so if you turn it off.. ok maybe you save a little fuel there but then you waste more in starting up your car.. not to mention you wear your cranking motor.

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hinshawwrx


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Quote: from Gonzalo at 12:32 pm on June 29, 2008
Quote: from emo sux69 at 8:43 am on June 29, 2008
Quote: from Coloring The Void at 3:58 am on June 29, 2008
I don't understand why my Civic is getting less then 250 miles on a full tank of 12 gallons. I should be getting 350. =/

 and never turn your car off when your at a traffic light.

Yep, I think that's a HUGE mistake..

most cars use very little fuel at idle, so if you turn it off.. ok maybe you save a little fuel there but then you waste more in starting up your car.. not to mention you wear your cranking motor.

In Sweden I believe it is they require you to turn your car off when your stopping

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