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saunders1313 · 10-23-2008, 12:21 PM

Well you can certainly learn a lot from this site. The first thing you should do is find out what mpg you 'should' be getting according to the new EPA standards. One of the biggest changes you can make is changing the way you currently drive. Aerodynamics can only go so far, but if you're still driving 80mph on a highway and never coasting then you're not going to gain much. Having a manual transmission does help. Have fun.

10-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
saunders1313 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glassboro, NJ Posts: 88 Kawi - '04 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 90 day: 56.48 mpg (US) The Monte - '99 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 90 day: 26.52 mpg (US) Mazda - '10 Mazda 3i 90 day: 35.15 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well you can certainly learn a lot from this site. The first thing you should do is find out what mpg you 'should' be getting according to the new EPA standards. One of the biggest changes you can make is changing the way you currently drive. Aerodynamics can only go so far, but if you're still driving 80mph on a highway and never coasting then you're not going to gain much. Having a manual transmission does help. Have fun. __________________ Goal one= 30mpg on The Monte by changing the nut that connects the steering wheel to the seat.