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lateralus819 · 04-21-2012, 02:03 PM

So i've a 2008 suzuki sx4 sedan, base MPG is 22/30. Since reading this site, I've increased tire PSI to 50LBS and have driven very conservatively as well as EOC, and just generally paying more attention to lights/stop signs etc.

Also, not sure if it makes a difference, but some have suggested taking the pass. mirror off, and being my car is still new, i figured id just fold it in, not sure how much of a difference it has made, but yesterday i drove 145 miles from my house to work, then to get my son and back home.

Results? 44.2MPG. WOW. I never thought I'd hit THAT high in this car, but needless to say I'm stoked. The sx4 is nearly 2800LBS with only a 143HP motor and a 5spd gearbox, so its a lot of weight to move around.

I'm going to try a grill block/fog light shield etc, and whatever else i can come up with.

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lateralus819 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New york Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On my way to 40+ MPG in my suzuki! So i've a 2008 suzuki sx4 sedan, base MPG is 22/30. Since reading this site, I've increased tire PSI to 50LBS and have driven very conservatively as well as EOC, and just generally paying more attention to lights/stop signs etc. Also, not sure if it makes a difference, but some have suggested taking the pass. mirror off, and being my car is still new, i figured id just fold it in, not sure how much of a difference it has made, but yesterday i drove 145 miles from my house to work, then to get my son and back home. Results? 44.2MPG. WOW. I never thought I'd hit THAT high in this car, but needless to say I'm stoked. The sx4 is nearly 2800LBS with only a 143HP motor and a 5spd gearbox, so its a lot of weight to move around. I'm going to try a grill block/fog light shield etc, and whatever else i can come up with.