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raver0789 · 11-19-2010, 05:55 PM

So, I've had my aveo for about 8 months now. It's fully broken in and I've noticed that since then it's gotten better gas mileage.

I've done a copule of things to the car which have helped, but I was wondering about more.

1. I Inflated the tires to 41psi, which is a bit much, but the mileage increased drastically.

2. I heard something about how these cars like to run hot and get better mileage with heat. Can I install something to block of the air ducts in the front?

3. Anyone done any weight modifications on this car? Low weight rims, etc? Rims come cheap in 14" sizes.

4. Was thinking about giving this a tune update. Maybe the car runs a bit rich, i'm not sure. Wondering if HPtuners works with this car, could lean it out a bit.

Any other tips? My driving seems to be pretty good. Since I have a manual, I can vary my shift points better. I shift into 2nd at about 18km/hr, 3rd at about 26, 4th at about 39kms and 5th about 44kms.

11-19-2010, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
raver0789 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 2010 Aveo So, I've had my aveo for about 8 months now. It's fully broken in and I've noticed that since then it's gotten better gas mileage. I've done a copule of things to the car which have helped, but I was wondering about more. 1. I Inflated the tires to 41psi, which is a bit much, but the mileage increased drastically. 2. I heard something about how these cars like to run hot and get better mileage with heat. Can I install something to block of the air ducts in the front? 3. Anyone done any weight modifications on this car? Low weight rims, etc? Rims come cheap in 14" sizes. 4. Was thinking about giving this a tune update. Maybe the car runs a bit rich, i'm not sure. Wondering if HPtuners works with this car, could lean it out a bit. Any other tips? My driving seems to be pretty good. Since I have a manual, I can vary my shift points better. I shift into 2nd at about 18km/hr, 3rd at about 26, 4th at about 39kms and 5th about 44kms.