I'm discouraged

[Kodak]

SGC, I can see why you're disappointed. That's a lot of work for 2 mpg. Let me ask you: Are your trips really short? Like, 5-7 mile little ventures around town? If so, it might be harder for you to detect your gains.

[moorecomp]

You need to change your mpg ratings in your garage. You are using the old EPA ratings. You are doing better % over EPA than you thought. This is from the fueleconomy.gov website:

Compare Old and New MPG Estimates

[buglao]

[QUOTE=FXSTi;295966]Have you adjusted the nut behind the wheel? That is where the greatest gains can be found.

Could you tell what is "The nut behind the wheel". what kind of nut? or what does it means?. I know i'm not smart enough.
Thank you much

[mikehallbackhoe]

the nut behind the wheel is the person driving the car. it is not meant to be an insult, just a way of saying we are our own worst enemies when it comes to driving. most accidents are operator error, and most fuel economy mistakes are made by the driver. all the mods in the world will not make as much difference as learning good driving practices.

[greasemonkeywithaSATURN]

I think kincurd about nailed it on the head. We think alike, your just much better at explaining your thoughts than I am. Lol

[Kincurd]

Originally Posted by greasemonkeywithaSATURN

I think kincurd about nailed it on the head. We think alike, your just much better at explaining your thoughts than I am. Lol

Nah. I tend to be way too long-winded and not straight to the point. It carries over into my speech too sometimes, and a big tirade is met with "You mean... "no"?" and the like.

[SpencersGreenTurd]

Thax for all the tips... My driving changes depending on time. My exaust is completely rotted out(trying to fix it my self). I don't drive on the freeway or in the city. I have to up date my fuel log. It still is frustrating. I never know what will help or not. Like before I got my vacume gauge, I was shifting too soon because I was told to shift as soon as I could, but my car likes a little more gas before shifting....it's a four speed. That reminds me. Where car I find a taller front diff for a 93 tercel?

[Sven7]

You should update the fuel log so we can help you

An MPGuino supposedly helps a lot because of the instant MPG readout (I don't have one... yet). It allows you to drive for a certain MPG, and the thing's only $40. It will help you figure out what you may be doing wrong.

Do you pulse and glide? EOC?