gaining mpg?
#4
Originally posted by mrruins
what is a reflash and is this something that i can do myself or should it be done professionally?
what is a reflash and is this something that i can do myself or should it be done professionally?
Only done professionally. Either www.cobbtuning.com or an authorized Ecutek tuner. www.ecutek.com
My preference goes to an ecutek setup, but the Cobb system is much better in terms of price. Being in northern Cali, you have a couple ecutek tuners to choose from. Vishnu Tuning and i-speed. i-speed would get my money though as they are more customer friendly
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after my stage 4 install and tune i was most definetly getting better milage. im not sure about mpg, but for each full tank these were my numbers:
stock-233-260 miles/fillup
stock w/gfb bov-187-200 miles/fillup
stage 4-260-290miles/fillup
stock-233-260 miles/fillup
stock w/gfb bov-187-200 miles/fillup
stage 4-260-290miles/fillup
Last edited by UU R X; 07-17-2003 at 03:38 PM.
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The best way to get more MPG is:
1. Change your driving habits
Keep you foot out of it. Accelerate moderately. Drive slower.
Use the highest gear you can.
Use cruise control.
2. Let the car do less work
Minimize weight. Don't carry a bunch of stuff in the car.
Inflate your tires a couple of pounds higher.
Those two things will do more than any aftermarket parts.
But, if you are really after MPG, buy a car with less power
1. Change your driving habits
Keep you foot out of it. Accelerate moderately. Drive slower.
Use the highest gear you can.
Use cruise control.
2. Let the car do less work
Minimize weight. Don't carry a bunch of stuff in the car.
Inflate your tires a couple of pounds higher.
Those two things will do more than any aftermarket parts.
But, if you are really after MPG, buy a car with less power
#13
Has anyone ever seen a combination cruise control/constant throttle holder gizmo? Although I did not buy my RX for economy, having to use 93 octane does run up the cost. (Hard to find 91 octane around here). I have tried "blending" 87/93 but that is a PIA.
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