Fuel Mileage Improvement - Page 3

Black Type II · 03-19-08, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by antik

I'd hardly call it funny.

I don't remember seeing anything to that effect when reading about ethanol but it was clear that ethanol is nowhere near as efficient at yeilding useful fuel supply as fosil fuel in ideal production conditions which are rarely possible. There are advancements in development to improve this (to get it reliably beyond the 1 output for one unit input) but they are in development so we're not expected to see them for some time.

Even less exciting are the changes it's creating elsewhere throughout the agriculture industry. I find it a little painful to read about...

And for what? I hardly consider something a viable "fuel" when the addition of a 15% ethanol mix to my fuel decreased my fuel economy by more than 10%. All it does is effectively bring me back to the pump more often to purchase even more expensive fuel. Meanwhile, oil companies are reporting record profits year after year while my fuel price is at a record high and my fuel economy is a record low...

I must say though, the stock in Exxon that I own has always done quiet well...

and i thought i was feeling good for having Ethanol in my tank...RATS

well hey the money in ur stock is recirculating itself

oldacura · 03-19-08, 11:08 AM

Easiest and cheapest way to improve your mileage is to change your driving habits. Go easy on the accelerator. Try not to use the brake. Anticipate red lights. If the light changes to yellow, take your foot off the gas. If traffic slows ahead of you, take your foot off the gas. Try to keep your MINIMUM speed up. Every time you touch the brake, you turn kinetic energy into heat and you have to restore this kinetic energy by burning more gas.

I usually get 22 - 25 mpg in mixed driving. I have never gotten below 21 mpg on a tank in over 30,000 miles. My car is bone stock with an automatic transmission.

Black Type II · 03-19-08, 11:25 PM

^^ sure depends on location too....aint no way u can soley rely on releasing the gas pedal in ny

dumplin101 · 03-19-08, 11:31 PM

i feel you blacktypeII. philly aint so kind to my gas wallet too. had they ever found a good treatment for the EGR pipe cleaner, beside dissecting the motor

telafonic · 03-20-08, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 91LSplendid

what does seafoam in the brake line do for MPG's?

I believe he is referring to the vacuum line that goes to the brake booster. Never put seafoam or anything else but brake fluid in the hydraulic brake lines.

fuzzy2k3 · 03-20-08, 03:26 AM

Ill be seafoaming all 3 of my cars later

Black Type II · 03-20-08, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by telafonic

I believe he is referring to the vacuum line that goes to the brake booster. Never put seafoam or anything else but brake fluid in the hydraulic brake lines.

awww crap no wonder y my brake pedals are spongy....j/k as far as i know and whats on the bottle theres only 3 places recommended to put it. thats the engine (where u put oil), vacuum lines, and gas tank

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03-19-08, 11:08 AM	#32 (permalink)
oldacura Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, Colorado Posts: 424 Car 1: 1995 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Easiest and cheapest way to improve your mileage is to change your driving habits. Go easy on the accelerator. Try not to use the brake. Anticipate red lights. If the light changes to yellow, take your foot off the gas. If traffic slows ahead of you, take your foot off the gas. Try to keep your MINIMUM speed up. Every time you touch the brake, you turn kinetic energy into heat and you have to restore this kinetic energy by burning more gas. I usually get 22 - 25 mpg in mixed driving. I have never gotten below 21 mpg on a tank in over 30,000 miles. My car is bone stock with an automatic transmission.

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fuzzy2k3 Toronto Legends Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 162 Car 1: 1993 4dr Legend Car 2: 2000 Corolla Car 3: 1987 Pontiac Acadian iTrader: (0)	Ill be seafoaming all 3 of my cars later

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