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Originally Posted by kev60625
I used to drive and shift until 3-4K rpm, then I started following the shift light and shifting below 3k RPM. following the shift light only gives me about 10-20 more mpgs per tank...I think I should start looking into this more
Anyone think this is normal? I don't even have the AC on, I do only drive in the city, but there's been times where I've driven across state lines and didn't get any noticeable differences in mpg. I don't care about not having good mpg's, just want to make sure it's normal getting only 180 before the gas light comes on...my wrx that was stage 2 with an instant spooling turbo would get the exact same, 180..but the tank size was different.
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HEY! ....... some of you gang members ........
A couple of good ways to fool yourself in measuring gas mileage is to measure from when the low fuel light comes on OR to believe in the mileage indicator in your car.
So, I suggest that you drag out your paper and pencil, fill up the tank till the pump clicks off ....... drive the car some distance ...... come back to the same pump (if possible - not necessary) and fill up till the pump clicks off.
Now you have two numbers ....... miles driven and fuel consumed.
Here is where the paper and pencil come in .........
So, talk to us about l/100 kilometers or miles per gallon.
(I'm just typing in for @
Tcoat, while he is on holiday and @
Ultramaroon while he is at work)........
humfrz