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Milwaukee · 04-15-2011, 10:45 PM

My 8 valve compressor were 195 to 210 compression.

before you do anything. I believe tire on mine were perfect. I think it was 235/75/15

Engine block and head are alum so they do HAVE BIGGEST IMPACT on gas economy in winter. It have hard time stay WARM. I got 18 mpg in -15oF to 30oF in 10-30 miles commute. By way DON"T BUY aftermarket thermostat they make worse. Never warm up 100% full. Get OEM Thermostat from Suzuki dealer.

Geo or suzuki sit TOO high. I believe you could get 1-2 mpg if lower about 2-4" if You can do.

Have you change timing belt on 16V yet? DO IT. Don't get CHINA timing belt they kill your engine.

Now I am try get suzuki sidekick SPORT because they have 1.8L with timing chain instead belt.

04-15-2011, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Milwaukee EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 111 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My 8 valve compressor were 195 to 210 compression. before you do anything. I believe tire on mine were perfect. I think it was 235/75/15 Engine block and head are alum so they do HAVE BIGGEST IMPACT on gas economy in winter. It have hard time stay WARM. I got 18 mpg in -15oF to 30oF in 10-30 miles commute. By way DON"T BUY aftermarket thermostat they make worse. Never warm up 100% full. Get OEM Thermostat from Suzuki dealer. Geo or suzuki sit TOO high. I believe you could get 1-2 mpg if lower about 2-4" if You can do. Have you change timing belt on 16V yet? DO IT. Don't get CHINA timing belt they kill your engine. Now I am try get suzuki sidekick SPORT because they have 1.8L with timing chain instead belt.