paranoid56 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 so, what are some of you guys doing to help your mileage on your leg outbacks? I know the obvious ones Make sure tires are at proper pressure make sure air filter is clean what else do you outback guys do? Shane wow, i have been here for about a year and half and this is my first post man i am a lurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 so, what are some of you guys doing to help your mileage on your leg outbacks? I know the obvious ones Make sure tires are at proper pressure make sure air filter is clean what else do you outback guys do? Shane wow, i have been here for about a year and half and this is my first post man i am a lurker Push Only go downhill Don't put fat bastards in the car Use JC Whitney's magnetic magical gas mileage enhancer over the fuel line ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid56 Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 wile yes those will work (not the jc whitney one ) not quite what i was looking for has anybody tried changing the aerodynamics of there cars? I know i put on STI under spoilers on my car (wrx wagon) and that seemed to net me some more mileage. anybody experiment? Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfspecb Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I heard that the JC Whitney magnetic magical gas mileage enhancer gives you an extra 1 or 2 ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbluelb Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Push Only go downhill Damn! you took mine! I personally always wanted someone to put acetone in their tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I heard that the JC Whitney magnetic magical gas mileage enhancer gives you an extra 1 or 2 ponies. I have one of those. Was on the fuel line when I bought the car. Ive gotten as high as 32 on the hwy, but I attribute that more to advanced air filtration. Nevertheless, I think Ill live the magnetic thingy be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorrisj Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 i love when this comes up.... reduce the throttle "sensitivity" so you're not at 60% throttle when barely pressing the pedal and this also in effect reduces throttle tip-in fuel enrichment which dumps fuel whenever the throttle blade opens more than as little as 3% and reducing actual tip-in enrichment/multiplers slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid56 Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 I have one of those. Was on the fuel line when I bought the car. Ive gotten as high as 32 on the hwy, but I attribute that more to advanced air filtration. Nevertheless, I think Ill live the magnetic thingy be. which "advanced air filtration" do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 which "advanced air filtration" do you have? I have a Weapon-R cone filter, but I used to have a K & N panel filter which I actually saw better gas mileage with. These allow more air to flow through than your typical paper filter, but some question how affective they are after you re-oil them at 100,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 If you are on the highway set your cruise @ 76......if you set it @ 80 the difference is pretty dramatic & I drive the interstate daily Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBieXT Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 ^ The ECU goes into open-loop fueling mode at around 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 78;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goBlue Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 drive with your windows close (reduces air drag) don't use A/C unless it's really hot...just use the fan whenever possible with windows close get a tint to keep interior cooler (although that'd cost more up front) be gentle when accelerating from a stop keep a consistent speed just common sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 if you have a 5MT, use engine braking - as far as I know, it essentially shuts off the injectors when you coasting in gear. am I mistaken? I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWilly Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 drive with your windows close (reduces air drag) don't use A/C unless it's really hot...just use the fan whenever possible with windows close get a tint to keep interior cooler (although that'd cost more up front) be gentle when accelerating from a stop keep a consistent speed just common sense... i read an article on edmunds that windows up and a/c make no difference. they tested an suv and a car (forget what) and found no differences in gas milage with a/c on/off or windows up/down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goBlue Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 i read an article on edmunds that windows up and a/c make no difference. they tested an suv and a car (forget what) and found no differences in gas milage with a/c on/off or windows up/down. no kidding? i might believe the window up/down part, it might not make a big difference but from a physics standpoint, having windows close does reduce air drag. however, using a/c doesn't hurt gas mileage? you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Take all your bike /ski rack crap off. Inflate tires to 40psi clean air filter regularly change plugs switch to synthetic oil in everything ride a bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 i had to put the plow horse back on http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/423426/horseandcartlogo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 What a waste of time photoshopping. If you just took the dead bodies out, you'd be fine. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Will this affect reliability / durability any? Got a guide on how to do this? i love when this comes up.... reduce the throttle "sensitivity" so you're not at 60% throttle when barely pressing the pedal and this also in effect reduces throttle tip-in fuel enrichment which dumps fuel whenever the throttle blade opens more than as little as 3% and reducing actual tip-in enrichment/multiplers slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 sell it and get a prius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I just stay home and look at pr0n in the Intraweb. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorrisj Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Will this affect reliability / durability any? Got a guide on how to do this? actually you will increase durability as the car drives dog slow unless you mash the pedal..... ***high risk*** www.enginuity.org or pay $700 for an AP then pay another $300 for someone to tune your car.... which is MUCH MUCH safer than do-it-yourself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 i read an article on edmunds that windows up and a/c make no difference. they tested an suv and a car (forget what) and found no differences in gas milage with a/c on/off or windows up/down. actually... it does. but at certain speeds 45 mph and below = better mileage with windows down 50 mp and up = better mileage with windows up and a/c on tested by mythbusters last season. with ford expeditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 sell it and get a prius Sell it and get an LS600h. They have a pretty disgusting video of it at Lexus.com. I nearly wet my pants watching that AWD beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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