Mercedes-Benz E320 eco-mod

[solarguy]

Air up the tires to highest allowed on the sidewalls. Drive it slow and gentle like a grandma. Find a job where you commute 50 miles each way, and can drive 40 mph without stopping or slowing down.

OK, the last one is a joke.

But the first two are not. Drive slow and gently, plenty of air in the tires. With the auto trans, it is unlikely that will double the fuel economy without doing major surgery. Even then, doubtful.

Good luck though. Every little bit helps.

troy

[rgathright]

Originally Posted by solarguy

Air up the tires to highest allowed on the sidewalls. Drive it slow and gentle like a grandma. Find a job where you commute 50 miles each way, and can drive 40 mph without stopping or slowing down.

OK, the last one is a joke.

But the first two are not. Drive slow and gently, plenty of air in the tires. With the auto trans, it is unlikely that will double the fuel economy without doing major surgery. Even then, doubtful.

Good luck though. Every little bit helps.

troy

Weight reduction, in the car, also helps get back those MPG's.

[jasilva]

Totally dudes. When I finish the tank I'll out up my MPG estimation.

[jasilva]

and thanks by the way.

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by jasilva

haha, will do man, I'll hopefully start work tomorrow.

Sweeet can't wait to hear what you do to it

Good luck with it by the way

[jasilva]

Dang... I took out my Benz today and it only got me.... 20 MILES PER GALLON!
This is upsetting, though I was stuck in horrible traffic.
Hmmm... Fuel Economy says with current gas prices it'll cost me at least $3.36 just to drive the 25+ miles to my school. Again this sucks!
I would seriously appreciate some more advice on things to do to the engine to increase efficiency because I don't think I will be ale to afford driving it much longer!
I don't think I'm very interested in taking apart my exhaust system Domman because that would mean more air-pollutants, no?
I'm going to consider buying a scan gauge, deleting the front emblem and getting a flatter grille for aerodynamics and looks, and I'll see how that goes, though I'll have to ask my mother first!
Thanks everyone

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by jasilva

Dang... I took out my Benz today and it only got me.... 20 MILES PER GALLON!
This is upsetting, though I was stuck in horrible traffic.
Hmmm... Fuel Economy says with current gas prices it'll cost me at least $3.36 just to drive the 25+ miles to my school. Again this sucks!
I would seriously appreciate some more advice on things to do to the engine to increase efficiency because I don't think I will be ale to afford driving it much longer!
I don't think I'm very interested in taking apart my exhaust system Domman because that would mean more air-pollutants, no?
I'm going to consider buying a scan gauge, deleting the front emblem and getting a flatter grille for aerodynamics and looks, and I'll see how that goes, though I'll have to ask my mother first!
Thanks everyone

No actually, If you delete the secondary cat .. Yes that will increase air pollution a bit however the resonator and muffler have nothing to do with your smog. you can run straight pipes all the way back from the cats (hypothetically speaking) and it'll still be as clean as through regular mufflers. your cats do make the car cleaner however so if you're concerned about polluthion then don't delete the secondaries

[jasilva]

huh... thanks man, that's interesting. I'll check that out.
Maybe I'll add some golf-ball like indents on my car to reduce drag and improve efficiency. Just saw it on myth busters and it improved the efficeincy on a Taurus by 11%! hahaha

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by jasilva

huh... thanks man, that's interesting. I'll check that out.
Maybe I'll add some golf-ball like indents on my car to reduce drag and improve efficiency. Just saw it on myth busters and it improved the efficeincy on a Taurus by 11%! hahaha

haha i love that episode .. you could always try washing and waxing it too according to them

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by Domman56

No actually, If you delete the secondary cat .. Yes that will increase air pollution a bit however the resonator and muffler have nothing to do with your smog. you can run straight pipes all the way back from the cats (hypothetically speaking) and it'll still be as clean as through regular mufflers. your cats do make the car cleaner however so if you're concerned about polluthion then don't delete the secondaries

PLEASE!!!!
don't make recommendations that have ABSOLUTELY no validation or proof behind them.
Straight pipes!!!!! no!!!!!!
this isn't some pos American under engineered car. There is a symmetry and balance to top end cars. THese manufacturers (MB, BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, Audi) don't just throw the lowest common part on and say '''ok, that kinda works". FACT: on both the INFINITI Q45/M45 forums NOONE has successfully used a CAI or K&N filter. Why? because some much engineering went into the V4K.5L and the two cars. FACT: while several have added aftermarket exhaust (cat back) NONE have claimed better performance in HP or MPG only that they like the new sound or like the new look.
FACT: the VK4.5L (in 2002) made 340 hp. that is a 272 cubic inch V8
compare: Chevy corvette 5.7 L (2004) made 350 hp that is 350 c.i.
Ford Mustang 4.6l (2002) made 252 hp that is 280 cubic inches.
I realize this is a public forum and you are entitled to your opinion BUT you are not entitled to make flippant and random recommendations

Please re-read the post that Christ made to you concerning the difference between FACTS and random unsubstantiated claims. AND UNTIL YOU RUN AN A-B-A TEST on your own personal mods DO NOT RECCOMEND THEM.