YACT: Saving Some Gas

[Gamingphreek]

Ill try to get some pics up.

The engine comparent is kind of dirty though (Brakedust and stuff), i tried cleaning it up when i wash the car, but it is just an old car 😛

I am, though, looking at used cars. I found a really nice Civic for 9 Grand, but i kinda wanted something a little more powerful as it only has 117HP. I like the Mazda 3's as they have 147 and on the higher models they have 157. I dont really like the focus, because of its looks. Are there any other cars i should be looking at (USED).

-Kevin

 

[JulesMaximus]

Buy a Prius?

 

[rh71]

I don't know why people try. Doing these little things with the same car will save you a few bucks, if that... JUST LIVE YOUR LIFE.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: rh71
I don't know why people try. Doing these little things with the same car will save you a few bucks, if that... JUST BUY A PRIUS!!!

Fixed

 

[Gamingphreek]

As i said earlier 😛 i dont have 20Grand to drop on a car.

I am looking at some used cars that are <10,000, but i probably wont buy one.

-Kevin

 

[conjur]

Here's what I do:

1) Skip even gears. I shift from 1st to 3rd; 3rd to 5th
2) If I get stopped at a light that I know will be red for a while, I turn off my engine. I remember listening to a Car Talk show one day and a car burns more idling for 1min. than it does to start it.
3) NEVER use the drive-through at a bank or fast-food restaurant. Go inside. The other day I was running late and ended up at a McD's for some breakfast burritos. Took me 6-7 min. to get in, order, get my food, and get out. When I walked out, there were cars that were still in line when I first pulled in.
4) When approaching a stoplight, coast down in gear. Most new cars shut off fuel delivery when coasting down.
5) I limit my A/C use more now, too. I'll manually turn it on and off. Turning it on when it gets too warm/muggy.
6) Obvious: make sure your tires are properly inflated. Very easy to forget to do that.
7) Don't carry heavy objects in your car (keep your trunk cleaned out). Less weight = less fuel used.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
As i said earlier 😛 i dont have 20Grand to drop on a car.

I am looking at some used cars that are <10,000, but i probably wont buy one.

-Kevin

I got my van for $700. Modifications included, it's less than $1300. It gets a solid 20MPG in full leadfoot mode on regular with appropriate tuning (stock, they SUPPOSEDLY require premium, but I know people who run them on regular just fine and get 25mpg.)

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: conjur
Here's what I do:

1) Skip even gears. I shift from 1st to 3rd; 3rd to 5th
2) If I get stopped at a light that I know will be red for a while, I turn off my engine. I remember listening to a Car Talk show one day and a car burns more idling for 1min. than it does to start it.
3) NEVER use the drive-through at a bank or fast-food restaurant. Go inside. The other day I was running late and ended up at a McD's for some breakfast burritos. Took me 6-7 min. to get in, order, get my food, and get out. When I walked out, there were cars that were still in line when I first pulled in.
4) When approaching a stoplight, coast down in gear. Most new cars shut off fuel delivery when coasting down.
5) I limit my A/C use more now, too. I'll manually turn it on and off. Turning it on when it gets too warm/muggy.
6) Obvious: make sure your tires are properly inflated. Very easy to forget to do that.
7) Don't carry heavy objects in your car (keep your trunk cleaned out). Less weight = less fuel used.

I thought skipping gears was really stressful on the engine.

Im going to go take some pics of the 2 air filters i was referring to. Or at least their casings. Will upload in a second.

-Kevin