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I was a kid growing up around the Det are back in the 60's.  Back then it was the 3rd largest city in the US behind Chicago and NY and a very vibrant city.  Its hard to believe its gone downhill so much that its barely larger, population wise, than Columbus.  But the town is just a shell of what it once was.  Sad indeed....

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Have you ever checked out how much your mpg's change when using an ethanol mix?  I call it 'cost per tank' which is different from mpg.  You might still be ahead of the game when you get big discounts at Kroger, but unless you actually check and 'do the math' you never know.  Same with trying a higher grade of gas.  Might make a difference even though the initial outlay is more......sure proved me wrong with my truck anyway because when someone suggested me checking into it I said the same thing as you.  I was driving nearly 100 miles one way to work everyday so I tried it, figured I would prove the guy wrong.  Joke was on me....lol

Just thought I'd bring it up, might be worth the try especially if it works.

I also found that sometimes using a higher grade of gas actually makes the overall cost of a tank of gas cheaper because it improves your mpg's enough to more than offset the increased cost per gallon/tankful.  I had an S 10 once that called for reg unleaded, but if I put mid grade in the mpg's went up.  Enough so the actual cost of the tank of gas was cheaper using it.  You just have to pay around with a few tanks of gas to figure if it is that way with your vehicle.

Long story short - Friend and forum member talks me into buying 5.3 V8 Chevy. Says it gets 15-18 MPG. Truth - 13 MPG driving like my granny is sleeping in the trunk. FUCK!!!

What to do to make a FI engine get better mileage?

Truck only has 67k

I bought new plugs ($7/ea.! Iridium) damn E85 engine! Supposed to be good for 100k.

Planning on new wires. There is no cap/rotor. Each cylinder has its own coil instead.

Bought new fuel filter.

Will be needing new tires soon - any suggestions?

What else can I do? Is this just the "true" mileage of the 5.3 and I'm screwed?

 

 

My driving habits when trying to stretch my gas mileage- Keep whatever tires you have all aired up to specs, keep the air filter clean (I installed a K&N kit which added 2 or 3 mpg), do not use ethanol or ethanol blended gas,  no jackrabbit starts, try and keep as constant a speed as you can....and when on the highway if I drive over 73 mph I see gas mileage drop quite a bit......60 mph seems to be about the best.....understanding where your vehicle gets the best mpg is good to know...

The old theory of driving a pickup with the tailgate down to improve mpg is a myth-mythbusters proved that.

Keeping your vehicle tuned and all the things you mentioned kept up also helps.  I once owned a Dodge 1/2 ton shortbed with a 318 in it.  It got 12 mpg, loaded, unloaded, fast or slow, didn't matter how I drove or what I did (as long as I kept it maintained up to snuff).  Sometimes a vehicle is just going to suck gas.

Neither are very good, perhaps both are bottom feeders

Nope. Most of their boots are china made due to the EPA not allowing them to use the glues needed to attached the soles to the boots. The RW guy explained to me that the only ones still made in the US were some of the boots with sewn on soles.

^^^^^^

This

Thorogoods are American made-best boot I have ever owned.

Where are you guys getting this information?!?!?  I've not read one single article or seen anything that state the AG is filing anything.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/15/holder-zimmerman-trayvon-civil-rights/2518435/

I just don't see how this can go anywhere, but one never knows.

I'll be glad when this thread and this story dies...ironically I've just bumped it back TTT again.

  Well, AG Holder is saying he is going to try and bring Federal charges against Zimmerman so this isn't going to die down anytime soon.

And if he were to be acquitted.....BAM!, civil suit.

Sure seems like double indemnity to me, but the die has been cast.....

Not worth the risk imho

Kangaroo court

I've done the resto thing-a 1971 Z-28. Didn't have to do any bodywork, but did rebuild the entire suspension including body bushings, rebuilt the tranny & rear end, and rebuilt the engine which ended up dyno'ing at 508 rhp out of a small block chevy motor.

It can be lots of work, but the more work, the more satisfaction derived when its all done, imho. But like someone else said, do not expect to get back out of it what you invest in it. Consider it a labor of love.

Enjoy

Wow

Is I-71 N any better?

That's what I was afraid of....thanks man!

I still have not figured out the new set-up...

It is far different than any other site I frequent.

Yep and I might have been that dumbazz too Ben.  I truly appreciate you speaking up.

Just trying to fit in but not doing a very good job.....

How is traffic on 315 to 23 and on north at 7-7:30AM on a Friday?

thanks

The Nolan trilogy I just got is pretty quiet.  Airflow is tremendous imho.  Best helmet I have ever owned.

Be safe out there and have fun today!

Mine was a '71 Yamaha 360 Enduro and a '72 Yamaha 360 MX-bought em both at the same time..

They can only be fixed with some lead therapy.

good one Casper!

The grandkids were 8 or so when they first rode on the back bringing the bike down from the barn (the driveway is blacktop and its maybe a couple hundred ft behind the house).  At that time their feet couldn't touch the rear pegs but were supported by the saddlebags.  When they grew so they could reach the pegs the began rides up the street and back.  Now they are 11 and 12, can reach, so we go on short rides around town.

Always with helmets and protective gear.