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Old 08-23-2008, 03:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Big improvement on very 1st tank!

I went from a max of about 30MPG (before coming here) to 36.46MPG using some EOC, drafting and just driving slower overall and that was without a scangauge. My SGII just got delivered today so my goal of 40MPG should be pretty easy. I just did some maintenance stuff as well including replacing a clogged PCV valve which is known to be a mileage killer as well as replacing plug wires, cap and rotor, fuel filter and upping my tires to 50PSI from the 42 I had them at before. I also picked up some garden edging black plastic stuff I want to try to fashion into some sort of grill block and air dam. Thanks EcoModder!

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Old 08-23-2008, 04:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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First tank at 30% over EPA is great result

I began lower and improved without SG2 (not compatible ), so you can expect bigger and faster improvements than mine

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Old 08-28-2008, 09:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Did an early fillup since I found a great price for gas and came out with 39.1MPG. I was hoping for 40, but Im pretty sure that I would have reached it if I went a little longer. High hopes for 40+ on my next tank now that my SGII is calibrated. I also found myself driving more than normal to get used to the SGII and some of the techniques so all things combined, 40 should be a walk in the park! I should also add that I replaced a bad PCV valve, new plug wires, new cap and rotor and 50PSI in the tires. Also a quick and dirty WAI by removing the air intake tube that comes out of the bottom of the airbox.
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Very nice gains. Pretty soon 40 will be 'bad' mileage for you!
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