Improving your MPG

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czygvtwkr

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You can buy bottled nitrogen at any place that sells bottled gas.

I have always put a couple more lbs in my tires that recomended and seem to get better mileage. When I switched from my OEM Bridgestone tires to Coopers I also gained in mileage.

Nothing can make the difference that driving a little slower and accelerating a little slower can. If you drive a standard get into the higher gear as soon as possible. Its all about keeping the RPM's down.
 
MMDad

MMDad

Lem Putt
Mikeinsmd said:
For 1 mpg?? No way. Just do what czygvtwkr suggested.
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:yeahthat: My wife's van gets almost 30 MPG at 55 MPH. It get's 24 MPG at 65, and 20 at 70.

Maybe gas prices will make speed limit enforcement obsolete?
 
PrepH4U

PrepH4U

New Member
Mikeinsmd said:
For 1 mpg?? No way. Just do what czygvtwkr suggested.
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I find that changing the air in my tires makes a big difference also. I think it was Pete years ago that brought that to my attention. So now whenever I get my antifreeze changed I make sure they put new summer or winter air in my tires also.
 
Mikeinsmd

Mikeinsmd

New Member
PrepH4U said:
I find that changing the air in my tires makes a big difference also. I think it was Pete years ago that brought that to my attention. So now whenever I get my antifreeze changed I make sure they put new summer or winter air in my tires also.
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I bet you pass right by the raw toast isle too and purchase "precooked" doncha? :coffee:
 
rack'm

rack'm

Jaded
MMDad said:
:yeahthat: My wife's van gets almost 30 MPG at 55 MPH. It get's 24 MPG at 65, and 20 at 70.

Maybe gas prices will make speed limit enforcement obsolete?
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That depends on the vehicle too......my Saturn gets 35+ MPG at 60 MPH but 42 MPG at 80 on the open highway.
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
dems4me said:
Has anyone tried this? :tap: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060731/ap_on_bi_ge/nitrogen_tires_1 Where would you get it? :tap:
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:smack: Just check the pressure in your tires on a regular basis. Instead of just standing next to car while the gas pump is running, whip out your digital tire gage and check the pressure on your tires. Recommended pressure is written on the sidewall. The harder (more psi) your tire, the less rolling resistance it will have. I usually run mine a few lbs below the max listed.
If the tires on your classic low milage car have a tendenancy to dry rot before the tread wears out, a nitrogen fill would extend the life since there will be no oxidizing of the rubber inside the tire.
If you're a lazy azz yuppie with more dollars the sense, a nitrogen fill is something you can brag about down at 19th hole.
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
aps45819 said:
:smack: Just check the pressure in your tires on a regular basis. Instead of just standing next to car while the gas pump is running, whip out your digital tire gage and check the pressure on your tires.
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I get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube and they always check my tire pressure and adjust accordingly to manufacturer's suggestions. Easy peezy. :shrug:
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
I got rid of my Explorer. :frown: But I now have a car that will get 30 mpg. Hey Aps, I'm still not getting rid of the cellphone. :biggrin:
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Chasey_Lane said:
I get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube and they always check my tire pressure and adjust accordingly to manufacturer's suggestions. Easy peezy. :shrug:
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They do 32 psi.
The car manufacurer will recommand a tire pressure to optimize ride "comfort" instead of handling or gas milage.
You really should check your tire pressure more often than at your oil changes.
 
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