Better Gas Mileage?

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Jul 3, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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What helps to get better gas mileage? I just ran through some Prestone Fuel system cleaner thingy and it worked while it was in the tank but 2 tanks later its back to what it was before. Any ideas??
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Jul 3, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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RE: Better Gas Mileage?
I've tried diff brands of "injector cleaners" never really noticed much of a diff...maybe you can try to have them cleaned at a garage...not 100% sure if that does any good either. lol it should.
Is your car auto or manual? tons of things can affect your mileage...tire pressure for one.
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Jul 3, 2006 | 04:03 AM
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automatic... im lazy!! lol
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Jul 3, 2006 | 04:10 AM
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did you say tire pressure?? what the? well what is it supposed to be? its on the side of the tire isnt it?
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Jul 3, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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What kind of mileage are getting right now? I get about 28 in the foothills of California, lots of hills and turns. On the highway I get a little better, around 35 or so. The only mod I have so far is a Flowmaster muffler, I used the injector cleaner additive about 3 tanks ago, didn't see a difference though. Maybe they are as clean as they are going to get or it just doesn't matter.
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Jul 3, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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RE: Better Gas Mileage?

ALL gas sold in the states (at auto gas stations) have some type of injector cleaner. unless your car sat for a LONG time without running, i think your tossing away your money. my 96 sat for a year and runs fine. still no need for cleaner.
for tire press check the book, i run mine at 35 and check it every time i fill-up. look in this forum for milage, big post about a week ago. good luck.
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Jul 3, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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RE: Better Gas Mileage?
about 23!! 28 tops!! and my car sees a hill maybe twice a week. mostly highway too.
and ive had the car for a year and a half already. but i think it did sit for a while before that. any ideas?? gas is like 3.39/gal man!! lol
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Jul 3, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Theres always buying a higher flowing exhaust system, and a higher flowing air filter. That is usually good for at least 1 mpg.
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Jul 3, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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4 mpg? give it a TOTAL tune up and write back. that is WAY bad mileage.
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Jul 3, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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THey were stating the price of gas, they said they get 23-28mpg.
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