How to Maximize mpg
03-05-2011, 02:01 PM
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My Ride: 05 545i
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.
03-05-2011, 02:15 PM
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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
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.
03-05-2011, 02:15 PM
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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.
03-05-2011, 02:26 PM
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03-05-2011, 03:55 PM
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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.