Record summer! (Consistent 75+ MPG from Geo Metro)

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i stay in the 30s. However, I'm thinking of getting new tires that might help? Any suggestions?

[lightblaze]

Impressive! Thanks for the tips. I never considered the 5th gear thing.

[trooper Tdiesel]

in regards to the original posting, if i missed it im sorry but.....


the metro shown is a 4door, was this metro converted to a XFI drive train because ive not heard of a XFI 4door.
or is it the stock 1.0L and manual trans, that 4doors get?

another possibly, was a trans used that has the 3.52~ gearing out of a newer 1.3L metro? plus a XFI engine?

[MetroMPG]

As far as I know, it's the stock drivetrain, non-XFi.

You can read about his mods & driving technique in this post: Record summer! (Consistent 75+ MPG from Geo Metro)

And his garage entry is here: Details: the metro experience (retired) - 1994 geo metro 4 dr HB Fuel Economy - EcoModder.com

Driving technique is the big contributor to his numbers. 2 most important tips noted:

1) his commute allows him to cruise at 45 mph or less

2) engine off as much as possible

[jwxr7]

Hey MetroMPG, thanks for answering some questions in this thread for me. I sold the geo over a year ago and haven't been on here much . I miss that little car and wish it wouldn't have been a victim of the road salt rot. Unfortunately I just didn't have the time to put into it to keep it safely together .

[jwxr7]

Originally Posted by Pizzaguy

I'm thinking I'm not as smart as everyone on here. I signed up because of your "retired" car and DIY only available to those who sign up. Well, DIY tells me how to get rid of a side mirror.

I was hoping for a DIY on seat belt conversion from door to pillar. Any help?

And your car is the reason I signed up and have learned many new habits to adopt

I'm going from my fuzzy memory here;
I bought my car with the doors already changed over from a Sprint. The seat belts were not safe as it came. There were no lap belts, just a diagonal piece of belt that was tied to the inner door frame with the buckle piece at the other end.

I went to the junkyard and found a car with the belts and reels I needed. Seems like it was a geo metro 4 door sedan, but I can't remember. Anyway, my metro already had the mounting holes in the door pillars, so I just bolted the stuff from the junkyard in place. Seems like the upper mount needed a nut on the backside for the bolt that holds the belt support near your shoulder. I believe the reel mounts already had the nuts welded in place.

Hope this helps

[MetroMPG]

Another one bites the dust!

So, out of curiosity, what are you driving now?

[jwxr7]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Another one bites the dust!

So, out of curiosity, what are you driving now?

I'm driving a 1996 Saturn sc2 5spd. I like it a lot, but it sure takes more effort to hit the 50mpg mark, especially since I've been a bit of a slacker . Nice to be able to use my scangauge in it too.