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Old 06-05-2012, 05:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey all I have been lurking here for a while and decided to join. I have be obsessed with getting the best mpg out of my current car- a 2004 Saab 9-5 2.3T the epa combined is 21 and I normally achieve 28 to 30 on a tank. I enjoy this site and hope to meet many other with my same interest!

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Old 06-06-2012, 10:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats - 33-43% over EPA is decent

You might want to add your vehicle to the garage: Add new vehicle - it puts your questions/contributions in context.
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Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



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Old 06-06-2012, 11:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thank you, I updated my garage. How do I get the banner in the signature?
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 57.73 mpg (US)
Thanks: 4,082
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Info in this thread: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ure-20941.html
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Honda mods: Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater
Mitsu mods: 70 MPG in my ecomodded, dirt cheap, 3-cylinder Mirage.
Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



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Old 06-06-2012, 11:45 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Welcome!

i always recommend to get your psi into the 40 range for starters
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ECO MODS PERFORMED:
First: ScangaugeII
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eii-23306.html

Second: Grille Block
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-10912-2.html

Third: Full underbelly pan
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...q45-11402.html

Fourth: rear skirts and 30.4mpg on trip!
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post247938
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Old 06-06-2012, 12:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Welcome!

i always recommend to get your psi into the 40 range for starters
I am currently running 48 PSI (sidewalls max 50) Wwith scanguage ii and a vacuum/boost gauge 0-w40 Mobil one synthetic and front air dam =p
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Old 06-06-2012, 02:20 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I am currently running 48 PSI (sidewalls max 50) Wwith scanguage ii and a vacuum/boost gauge 0-w40 Mobil one synthetic and front air dam =p
Outstanding!!!

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ECO MODS PERFORMED:
First: ScangaugeII
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eii-23306.html

Second: Grille Block
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-10912-2.html

Third: Full underbelly pan
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...q45-11402.html

Fourth: rear skirts and 30.4mpg on trip!
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post247938
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