5Series.net - Forums

E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!

How to Maximize mpg

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 03:56 PM
Share
  #11  
turboawd's Avatar
turboawd
Senior Members
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,652
Likes: 0
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i
Default
tape an egg to the gas pedal
Reply
0
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:34 PM
Share
  #12  
sevenup_guy's Avatar
sevenup_guy
Members
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
From: san jose, ca
My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
Default
Proper inflation and fuel additives.
Reply
0
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:08 PM
Share
  #13  
MRV99's Avatar
MRV99
Senior Members
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Default
I would remove the carbon filter from the airbox and get an RPI scoop. I got 2mpg with this setup. Verified bu 10 tanks of gas compared to the previous 15 tanks
Reply
0
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:11 PM
Share
  #14  
Persian_535i's Avatar
Persian_535i
Senior Members
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,521
Likes: 1
From: Houston, TX
Default
Originally Posted by acuteperformance
Properly inflated tires, don't use your A/C, keep your windows rolled up, don't have such a heavy foot

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance
A/C off and windows rolled up lol that sounds like you'd burn up like a mofo if its a hot day haha.
Reply
0
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 11:40 PM
Share
  #15  
Ballistic's Avatar
Ballistic
Members
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: Holland
Default
You guys are missing the most important one... Don't Brake!!

Turns the energy that made you move into heat. To quote Topgear.. Unless you want to warm up your rims, is pretty useless
Reply
0
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 01:41 AM
Share
  #16  
jm545i's Avatar
jm545i
Senior Members
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 337
Likes: 1
From: NYC
Default
I may have missed something but if you have a manual, short shifting the 4.4 helps mileage quite a bit (as it does with many vehicles). I can't tell if "every available option" includes an automatic, which pretty much does that anyway if you drive conservatively.
Reply
0
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 03:21 AM
Share
  #17  
Richr8's Avatar
Richr8
Members
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
My Ride: Current rides: 2011 Z4 35i MSport DCT (pictures coming) 2010 535i MSport 2008K1200GT (Sold) 2001 541i MSport (Sold) 2007 Z4 Coupe
Default
IMO- worrying about gas mileage in the 5vr totally negates the joy of owning the UDM. If I'm looking to save gas I'll ride my bike (KGT), or get a high mileage DD for getting around. When I drive the 5vr, it's all about the drive. YMMV.
BTW-The egg thing on the gas pedal is a great idea. Have fun.
Reply
0
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 05:36 AM
Share
  #18  
Darron.Lowe's Avatar
Darron.Lowe
Senior Members
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough - UK
My Ride: -Current- 535d Sport LCI Bi-Xenon Adaptive Lights, S.A.T, Professional SatNav, Logic7, Elec Memory seats, iPod interface, 19" Alloys WITHOUT RUNFLATS! CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console. -Previous- Mini Cooper S 525d Tourer Auto
Default
Easy one... go into the iDrive and change the MPG from US to UK / Imperial

you go from 14Mpg to 17Mpg immediately!!!
Reply
0
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:55 AM
Share
  #19  
MlifeE60's Avatar
MlifeE60
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: CALIFORNIA
My Ride: 05 545i
Default
Originally Posted by west
OK, I realize this is off-topic, but man, that is a pretty car you got there.

Thanks bud
Reply
0
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:57 AM
Share
  #20  
MlifeE60's Avatar
MlifeE60
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: CALIFORNIA
My Ride: 05 545i
Default
Originally Posted by jaycal3
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!!!!!

I would rather walk than drive a prius.
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:49 AM.