Gas Milage List And Suggestions
12-16-2007, 08:26 PM
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lets see i got my tib 2 months ago for $500 put a head gasket in it and broke a timing belt, with a new motor an trany i plan on keeping it for awhile.
now i curently have a header and duals being custom made for it now.
so i have a list of other mods for improved mpgs
cold air intake
ground stabilizer kit
ngk plugs
ngk wires
is there anything else i can do for better mpg that isnt to over the top
now i curently have a header and duals being custom made for it now.
so i have a list of other mods for improved mpgs
cold air intake
ground stabilizer kit
ngk plugs
ngk wires
is there anything else i can do for better mpg that isnt to over the top
12-16-2007, 08:45 PM
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the pedal could be another mod i geuss. lol the control with mine is limited due to mainly being a 4th or 5ht owner and it being bent
so gas pedal linkage is another thing in my mod list
so gas pedal linkage is another thing in my mod list
12-16-2007, 08:55 PM
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weight reduction.
check the weight reduction thread for some nice ideas, if you take your spare tire out while driving around town (and replacing it with a can of fix a flat just in case)
If the fix a flat cant fix the flat, then you just call a buddy.
But when going long distances put the spare back in.
also, consider lightweight rims.
The less weight your car has to lug around, the less gas it burns.
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Heres antoher one, brake less, anticipate when you have to slow down and coast, if you see its a red light ahead but you still have a bit to drive before getting to it then there's no sense braking at the last minute, start slowing down (mainly by coasting) well ahead of time and sometimes the light will go green and you wont even have to stop, which means you wont have to RE-accelerate.
the coasting helps because, you're using all of the energy your car used to accelerate the car, anytime you use your brake you are wasting energy your engine worked so hard to create, if you coast to a stop, you waste much less energy, and therefore gas.
Driving behavior is the easiest, cheapest, and can be one of the most effective ways to save gas
check the weight reduction thread for some nice ideas, if you take your spare tire out while driving around town (and replacing it with a can of fix a flat just in case)
If the fix a flat cant fix the flat, then you just call a buddy.
But when going long distances put the spare back in.
also, consider lightweight rims.
The less weight your car has to lug around, the less gas it burns.
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Heres antoher one, brake less, anticipate when you have to slow down and coast, if you see its a red light ahead but you still have a bit to drive before getting to it then there's no sense braking at the last minute, start slowing down (mainly by coasting) well ahead of time and sometimes the light will go green and you wont even have to stop, which means you wont have to RE-accelerate.
the coasting helps because, you're using all of the energy your car used to accelerate the car, anytime you use your brake you are wasting energy your engine worked so hard to create, if you coast to a stop, you waste much less energy, and therefore gas.
Driving behavior is the easiest, cheapest, and can be one of the most effective ways to save gas
12-16-2007, 09:01 PM
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i already removed the spare, because i couldnt fing the lug wrench. this reminded me to ask if the lug wrench is in a diff location or if they came with one, cause i have 3 tibs and cant find a lug wrench in any of them
12-17-2007, 07:19 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ABQelantra @ Dec 17 2007, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have one I will sale you. 40+shipping.</div>
ok ill take it if you can hold it untill my first check after x-mas right now im sorta broke smile.gif
ok ill take it if you can hold it untill my first check after x-mas right now im sorta broke smile.gif
12-30-2007, 03:46 PM
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OK, now I've got ngk plugs and wires installed, with no spare and pedal fixed. I have the cams and the custom header, into a single now, at my shop, and I'm working on getting the ECU.
so now I'm on cold air intake and a ground kit with a voltage stabilizer. does anyone have any suggestions on brands, if ebay stuff is fine, or have any for sale.
so now I'm on cold air intake and a ground kit with a voltage stabilizer. does anyone have any suggestions on brands, if ebay stuff is fine, or have any for sale.