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sporkinum · 08-28-2008, 02:48 PM

I posted this in another forum, and then found that this seemed to be a more correct place for it.

I have a 2000 Saturn LS with manual transmission and 2.2 ecotec (first year in US car). I have been limiting myself between 55 mph to 60 mph on the highway, and driving conservitively. I also have switched back to gasoline vs 10% alcohol. My last tank of gas was 36.2 mpg. I have been averaging 33 when running gasohol.

I know it's penny pinching, but a gallon is $3.60 for gasohol and $3.69 for regular. Difference in a 12 gallon fill up (13.1 gal tank) is $1.08. I save .92 gal a fill up or $3.40 less the 9 cents gal difference for a savings of $2.32 each tank.

It doesn't seem logical, but buying the more expensive fuel saves me money.

I wish the Saturn was geared differently as I turn around 3000 at 60 mph.

08-28-2008, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
sporkinum EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: .. Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Saturn LS (not SL) New Member I posted this in another forum, and then found that this seemed to be a more correct place for it. I have a 2000 Saturn LS with manual transmission and 2.2 ecotec (first year in US car). I have been limiting myself between 55 mph to 60 mph on the highway, and driving conservitively. I also have switched back to gasoline vs 10% alcohol. My last tank of gas was 36.2 mpg. I have been averaging 33 when running gasohol. I know it's penny pinching, but a gallon is $3.60 for gasohol and $3.69 for regular. Difference in a 12 gallon fill up (13.1 gal tank) is $1.08. I save .92 gal a fill up or $3.40 less the 9 cents gal difference for a savings of $2.32 each tank. It doesn't seem logical, but buying the more expensive fuel saves me money. I wish the Saturn was geared differently as I turn around 3000 at 60 mph.