How to Maximize mpg
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Im trying to maximize my miles per gallon. so far ive changed k/n filter , spark plugs. and that resulted in 1 mile more. 14.5 mpg as of right now mainly city driving with a heavy foot. The gas out here in north cali is probably the highest in the country. any suggestions.
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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
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My trip computer in the car has stayed between 23.2 and 23.5 since I took delivery in 2006 and put 25,000 miles on the clock. I don't drive with a heavy foot most of the time, but I still have my fun every now and then. Maybe the manual tranny makes a big difference??? Oh, and I am completely stock, but, I live and drive between 6,000 and 7,000 feet altitude, and that makes a difference due to less oxygen in the air, thus less fuel required. And of course, less power too.
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Im trying to maximize my miles per gallon. so far ive changed k/n filter , spark plugs. and that resulted in 1 mile more. 14.5 mpg as of right now mainly city driving with a heavy foot. The gas out here in north cali is probably the highest in the country. any suggestions.
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Lose body fat, shed extra weight in the car, new filters, easy on the skinny pedal... and buy a Prius!
You drive a monster 8 man!!!!!
You drive a monster 8 man!!!!!
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My trip computer in the car has stayed between 23.2 and 23.5 since I took delivery in 2006 and put 25,000 miles on the clock. I don't drive with a heavy foot most of the time, but I still have my fun every now and then. Maybe the manual tranny makes a big difference??? Oh, and I am completely stock, but, I live and drive between 6,000 and 7,000 feet altitude, and that makes a difference due to less oxygen in the air, thus less fuel required. And of course, less power too.
try resetting it between fills (or just do a manual calculation between each fill) and i think you'll find your actual mpg is significantly lower.
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My trip computer in the car has stayed between 23.2 and 23.5 since I took delivery in 2006 and put 25,000 miles on the clock. I don't drive with a heavy foot most of the time, but I still have my fun every now and then. Maybe the manual tranny makes a big difference??? Oh, and I am completely stock, but, I live and drive between 6,000 and 7,000 feet altitude, and that makes a difference due to less oxygen in the air, thus less fuel required. And of course, less power too.
try resetting it between fills (or just do a manual calculation between each fill) and i think you'll find your actual mpg is significantly lower.