mmrmnhrm Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm still waiting for BuckeyeGT to post his numbers. The 50.6 lifetime for me is somewhat misleading since the car's just now getting broken in. Last three tanks have been 54/60/56. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 The bike is around 37.8 for a tank average as of now. Its the 4th tank, though, and supposedly after about 1500 miles, the average is about 40 when riding easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm still waiting for BuckeyeGT to post his numbers. The 50.6 lifetime for me is somewhat misleading since the car's just now getting broken in. Last three tanks have been 54/60/56. I get close to 50... but I paid thousands less for my car (a couple planned maint. items should put me over 50) The better question is how MUCH do you drive. Some on here are in single digits, but if they never leave the house then they spend less on gas than we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 The better question is how MUCH do you drive. Some on here are in single digits, but if they never leave the house then they spend less on gas than we do. I do about 35-40 miles weekdays for my commute (Dublin/Delware). Curious what the "maintenance" items you have in mind are. Eli's taken a look under the hood and sees some possibilities for a CAI, and I know a couple of folks out in Cali are trying to figure out how to get a larger/less restrictive exhaust setup. Not too keen on taking the cat itself out, though. I'm still mixed on the K&N air filter... on the one hand, it seems like everyone loves them, but it apparently lets an awful lot of stuff through, too (see Tech help thread). I'll probably wait until next year before doing anything really major to it, assuming I don't get sidetracked buying a house or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I do about 35-40 miles weekdays for my commute (Dublin/Delware). Curious what the "maintenance" items you have in mind are. Eli's taken a look under the hood and sees some possibilities for a CAI, and I know a couple of folks out in Cali are trying to figure out how to get a larger/less restrictive exhaust setup. Not too keen on taking the cat itself out, though. I'm still mixed on the K&N air filter... on the one hand, it seems like everyone loves them, but it apparently lets an awful lot of stuff through, too (see Tech help thread). I'll probably wait until next year before doing anything really major to it, assuming I don't get sidetracked buying a house or something like that. I think I sent you off on a tangent. I meant maintenance to my car, which is over 12 years old, not on a hybrid. Cat being one, I am almost sure it is overly restrictive with 170K on the odometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 yeah the truck sits or is a trailer queen so its never sees roads. My work car a 94 Corolla Wagon gets around 28 with the AC on and loaded with copier parts. My 05 taco gets 21 and around 13 towing the trail rig. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm still waiting for BuckeyeGT to post his numbers. The 50.6 lifetime for me is somewhat misleading since the car's just now getting broken in. Last three tanks have been 54/60/56. you got me beat... but i only paid $850 for my geo. so i still win the biggest jew award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 you got me beat... but i only paid $850 for my geo. so i still win the biggest jew award. DarkFormula might have something to say about that The aircraft carrier (my 96 Sable, all stock, 3.0 DOHC V6) averaged around 24 city/27 hwy when I unloaded it back in March with 125k on it. If I had the time, tools, space, and know-how, I'm pretty sure I could have gotten at least another 75k out of it, but alas, I have none of that, and reliability is a big thing for a one-vehicle apartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapd3s Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 05' scion xb 32/36 94' turbo celica 14/26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 4.6 mountaineer-16ish stock 2.3T bird-34 highway on trips bout 20 avg round town in boost fast 2.3 car about 8 mpg with 60 psi of base fuel pressure and big injectors on 30 psi boost loves fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 DarkFormula might have something to say about that The aircraft carrier (my 96 Sable, all stock, 3.0 DOHC V6) averaged around 24 city/27 hwy when I unloaded it back in March with 125k on it. If I had the time, tools, space, and know-how, I'm pretty sure I could have gotten at least another 75k out of it, but alas, I have none of that, and reliability is a big thing for a one-vehicle apartment. ants a close second. i might even be willing to call it a tie. i have him beat in nose size, cheapness, and geography. he may have an edge in the ancestry field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 05' scion xb 32/36 94' turbo celica 14/26 Wow, you'd actually admit to owning an xB. I thought those were for grandma's that thought they were "hip." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 explorer 4.6l 15 mpg all highway mustang v6 24 mpg highwy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ta Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 22-24 on 93 oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I averaged 30 MPG the whole way to lexington last weekend. but the way i drive i usually get 17-22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 with mixed driving I get around 28/29 in my car, seen as good as 32 but its still getting broken in with only 9,000 miles on the car. Her car see's an easy 44-45mpg hwy and 33-35 city, its great. when I had the gtp i used to average 15-16 as well bill, and with running 93+ it sucked ass. but then again, i do miss the boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77nova Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 77 Nova - 12/15 89 octane 79 Ford F-100 w/ 351 windsow - 7.5 89 octane 88 Supra - 15/17 Sunnoco 94 Octane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Buick: 10/18, usually 89 Plymouth: 7/12, 93 with a shot of cam2 Shitstiva: 45ish, 87 didnt drive it enough before it puked a rod to really find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoli Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 My RX-8 will average about 20 with about 70% of my driving on the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 My RX-8 will average about 20 with about 70% of my driving on the freeway. Sell me your stock 18's! I'll give you my stock 17's as partial trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBoosted2 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 18city - 21highway In the T/A 25city - 30highway in the RX7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 20 mpg city, 26 mpg freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 What's with everyone running 93/94? As I understand things, the added octane doesn't do anything for mileage, it's just an anti-knock enhancement. Do your engines actually require the stuff, or is there another reason for the pricey stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBussman1647545507 Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 What's with everyone running 93/94? As I understand things, the added octane doesn't do anything for mileage, it's just an anti-knock enhancement. Do your engines actually require the stuff, or is there another reason for the pricey stuff? alot of engines do require it though, luxury vehicles and vehicles running boost usually do, and then some. 33/37 93' Corolla :woowoo: 15/22 88' SC MR2 (hopefully a little more with a new engine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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