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Originally Posted by LeanBurn
This.
BTW, I wouldn't punch a hole in your exhaust, maybe disconnect the muffler for testing and then re-attach it.
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This is a very interesting thread, with lots of good advice.
But you don't need to buy a scan gauge. You don't need to do a tranny swap. You don't need to punch a hole in your exhaust. Since your car doesn't have a tachometer, you only need to be able to hear when your engine RPM's change, from higher to lower pitch.
BTW, if you roll the window down and turn the radio off you might be able to actually
hear the points at which your A/T shifts from the sound of your engine's RPM - if you are attentive and listening for it.
All you need to do to improve your FE is to is accelerate relatively briskly up to about 40-45 MPH (which means you will be in highest gear and/or TC lockup), at which point you will get your best fuel economy.
In city driving at lower speeds, as was recommended, when approaching a stop sign or a red light throw it into neutral and coast to a stop or a near stop, without braking unless absolutely necessary.
No special mods or equipment necessary.
A knowing strategy is the first line of improving FE. 