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Old 08-21-2013, 12:28 AM   #11 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by skyrine View Post
Hey,
I came across this forum a few minutes ago when I was looking up tips to get better mpg. This seems like a pretty awesome forum. Its amazing how people are getting 60+mpg in regular cars. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of a list of simple things to do to your car to get better mpg? I get 12-14mpg in the city and 21 on the highway if I'm lucky :/
Welcome! And check out the lists recommended by others already. That's where I started nearly three years ago. Keep a fuel log here at EM too. (Get a gauge... they pay for themselves quickly... you'll be amazed how much they help).

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Was thinking about picking up a completely stock early 90s nissan 240sx. They come with a naturally aspirated 2.4 inline 4. They get 30s in the city from what Ive heard. I think Im going to try and get the best mpg possible with that car.
The numbers on that Nissan are a lot lower than you're thinking:
1992 Nissan 240SX

An early 1990s plain jane Civic will do better for you... even a 1992 Miata will have ratings more like what you're looking for... Fuel Economy of the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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