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Originally Posted by doless
I don't own a scan gauge but i've been tracking my mileage based on each fill up/previous odometer reading at the pump and i get anywhere from 38-41.8 mpg so far.
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The quickest way to improve mileage is "adjusting the nut behind the wheel" (AKA driving style) and instant feed back makes it happen quicker. Get some sort of instantaneous MPG gauge when you can afford it.
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Originally Posted by doless
I occasionally hit rush hour traffic but i'm super particular about driving 60-65 on the highway, going the speed limit, shifting at low rpms (2,000rpm, not sure if that's too low...), accelerating slowly, turning the car off down long hills and bump starting it, and such.
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Not too slow on the acceleration moderate to quick is what you want. But do keep the RPM down 2K is a good starting point.
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Originally Posted by doless
I do notice it pulls to the right at highway speeds with a slight wobble in the steering wheel so it could need an alignment, also clinks occasionally on front right at low speeds (could be the strut), but other than that what would be the reason i'm not able to see numbers in the 45mpg range? That's my goal.
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The pulling and vibration may be a bad tire or balance problem try moving it to the rear to see if the situation improves. If it clink on bumps may indeed be a strut but could be many things. Best not to let mechanical problems go unchecked they have a way of getting expensive fast and doesn't help FE. Are you mechanically inclined or a DIY mechanic?