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4 Bangin, Fuel Sippin, Full Tank Challenge!

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by 2TRunner, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Sep 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM
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  2. Sep 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    :)
    I wanted to try that, but I didn't want to loose power steering and run into something.
     
  3. Sep 2, 2011 at 2:34 AM
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    documented below
     
  4. Sep 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM
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    You forgot to add, "drive like you have an egg between your foot and the gas pedal! :D
    I guess I could be better based on this list, but I still do not see above 25 mpg even if I improve in areas I can?
     
  5. Sep 2, 2011 at 6:46 AM
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    Try it, somewhere where you can hit anything. You'll find it isn't like you can't steer, just takes a little more effort at slow speeds. And for the power brakes you still have 2-3 emergency stops of vacuum left before it also gets more difficult, but even with no power brakes you can stop.
     
  6. Sep 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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    :)
    Hahaha...:D

    I think the 3k shifts and short trips are causing most of your mileage woes.

    I'll give it a try on the highway at 1 AM or something so no one will be anywhere near me.
     
  7. Sep 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM
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    Really it's not that different, just click back from run to acc, wait 3-4 seconds while shifting into neutral, then click back to run and release the clutch. And coast away, check how the steering feels, slam on the brakes a few times and see when the power goes out.

    Your engine is just a quick bump start away, shift into 4th or 5th and pop the clutch momentarily and you are running again.
     
  8. Sep 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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    Sounds like your setting someone up for a butt ram if they are not careful or not understanding your procedure? :eek:
     
  9. Sep 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    I know how to do it...I'll just wait to try it when no one else is around.
     
  10. Sep 2, 2011 at 10:28 PM
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    Just didn't want you turning the key to off and locking your steering wheel. ;)
     
  11. Sep 3, 2011 at 5:55 AM
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    Hahaha...yes, that would be very bad. :p
     
  12. Sep 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    Mmkay, here is the 1st trip tik pic

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    376.4 Miles.
    I got slightly bigger tires that throw that off a little.
    (The math is 1:1.05)
    So, 376.4x1.05

    395.22 miles til the light came on.

    I went further, I was on the way to pick up a bunk bed for my daughter, then had to quickly find a gas station.
     
  13. Sep 5, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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    Just curious . . .different gens have different size tanks . . :notsure:

    I'll be posting soon. :cool:
     
  14. Sep 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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    Check your owners manual.
     
  15. Sep 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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    Yes they do.
     
  16. Sep 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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    uhhhhhh?????????/ 36mpg?
     
  17. Sep 5, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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    I no haz :(
     
  18. Sep 5, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    that's with the A/C running constantly and idling with the A/C on for extended periods.
     
  19. Sep 6, 2011 at 2:58 AM
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    ^ Awesome!!
     
  20. Sep 6, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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    On a trip several weeks ago. First tank over 400! Interstate cruising about 70MPH. Ran it right down to E and put it about 18.9 gallons IIRC. Works out to about 21.1MPG. The truck has under 5K miles so hopefully it'll keep going up as it breaks in.

    IMG_0028_88d6b427111dcb859ef8d8df681977298eef42dd.jpg
     
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