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Old 11-23-2017, 03:08 AM   #39 (permalink)
drew2000
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LeanMeanGreenMachine - '95 Toyota Tercel DX
90 day: 47.67 mpg (US)

TurboQuattro - '89 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro AWD
Last 3: 33 mpg (US)

DeathTrap - '94 Ford Escort LX
Last 3: 36 mpg (US)

CreamPuff - '96 Dodge Stratus
90 day: 27 mpg (US)

hoopdy - '88 Toyota Camry
90 day: 30 mpg (US)
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Turtle mpg

If you want better mileage in town, 155/80/13 tires on Civic VX 13" wheels at 44-51psi and a k&n intake filter might help. Remove all sound deadening and unnecessary weight. Power steering belt and a/c delete will give a bit more power. Turn off the car at every light instead of idling.

Other than that, I think you'll need a smaller more fuel efficient engine. My 95 Tercel gets 36mpg driving really hard around town and 43-47mpg on the freeway. You could swap a 5efe or 4efte into the Rolla, but it would be easier to trade cars.

For an engine swap, I've always thought the turbo Firefly 1.0l motor might get a little better mileage since it's only 3/4 of an engine; haha.

Last edited by drew2000; 11-23-2017 at 03:19 AM..
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