|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 6,700
Addicted CEG\'er
|
Addicted CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 6,700 |
Originally posted by btrautman:
All I can say is don't forget to carry the 1!!!!
Bob
35.9mpg is achievable. I average 34.1 in my SVT on the way down to SZ with the crusie set at 75mph. This was immediatly after a UIM/LIM clenaing, new plugs and wires, cleaned intake, new fuel filter, bottle of Valvoline syntech fuel cleaner, fully waxed car, sythetic oil change, and full tank of mobile 1 93 octane. On the way back from SZ... about 28-29mpg's average. SO that was short lived. 
2006 Pontiac G6 3900SFI GTP Coupe
CAI, Stainless Cat Back, Vector Tune, Strut Brace, Eibach Pro Kit, Custom Made Projector Headlights, 4300K, 20% Tint
Former Owner- 2000 "Stryped" CSVT
CEG Dragon Run- Oct 13-15
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,116
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,116 |
I was getting 25 mpg with bad leaking injectors, old fuel filter, old air filter, in -30 degree weather on straight hwy driving at 75 mph. Warm weather does wonderful things for gas milage. My brothers 97 SC1 jumped from around 28 or so all the way up to 40 because of the weather.
95 SE MTX
svt exhaust
intake
deer killer
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 246
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 246 |
I got that milage driving from San Diego to Denver back in 02. My SE had 20k on it. Now 100k and am lucky to hit 25 with 100% freeway
99 Contour SE Sport
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 47
New CEG\'er
|
|
OP
New CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 47 |
345 miles / 9.6 gallons = 35.9375 miles per gallon.
The fuel gauge was just showing under 1/2 a tank when I filled up (87 oct).
Prior to the trip, I installed Bosch Platinum plugs, Autolite Professional Plug wires and ran two bottles of Valvoline Synthetic Fuel Injection Cleaner through the gas tank. Tires - Goodyear Eagle LS 205/60-15, 31 psi front,
34 psi rear (as per the sticker on the driver's door).
The car (1995 Contour SE) has 97,000 miles on it.
I was not using the Air Conditioner during the entire trip.
1995 Contour SE, Duratec V6, 5 Speed
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,356
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,356 |
I've gotten 35 with my ATX Duratec... Only once and it was mostly highway...
1999 Mystique LS V6
Alpine CDA-9807, Rear deck sub, Opt. TB, K&N RU-3530/MAF adaptor, custom heatshield, FSVT 17's, SCT 4-program chip, Eibach's/ST200's, Hella Fogs...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,732
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,732 |
got 30mpg on my 3L...95% highway driving....and taking it easy 
Russell
Oval Port 3L Nearly Done
MTX75 w/ Homebrew Zetec FD and Torsen Complete
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 200
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 200 |
I wish I could get that kind of milage, I can't keep my foot out of it thou (proven by my recent court summons) I might hit 180mi on a full tank at best in the city.
98 Contour SE 3.0L 5-speed
SCT PRP, Gutted IMRC's, Fidanza Flywheel, Race Ported 2004 3.0L Oval Port, Zex 125hp shot, 70mm Mustang TB, 42Lb injectors,Walbro 255 pump, Traction Bars, Zeitronix wideband o2, lots of little things, 10,000K HID's!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,045
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,045 |
Originally posted by KKSPORT:
345 miles / 9.6 gallons = 35.9375 miles per gallon.
well damn. nothing wrong with the math so either i must believe you can't read or accept that you are completely accurate here. now i am jealous and very curious to see what i get in a couple weeks on my trip to northern cali.
00 black/tan svt, #2052 of 2150, born 2/1/00
formerly known as my csvt
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,065
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,065 |
Originally posted by KKSPORT:
Tires - Goodyear Eagle LS 205/60-15, 31 psi front,
34 psi rear (as per the sticker on the driver's door).
Huh? Where would it say that? Mine says 34 all the way around.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 47
New CEG\'er
|
|
OP
New CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 47 |
Originally posted by Matt R:
Originally posted by KKSPORT:
Tires - Goodyear Eagle LS 205/60-15, 31 psi front,
34 psi rear (as per the sticker on the driver's door).
Huh? Where would it say that? Mine says 34 all the way around.
The tire pressure settings are on a factory sticker on the inside jam of the driver's door.
1995 Contour SE, Duratec V6, 5 Speed
|
|
|
|
|
