Ways to save gas!

**vrouv06** · 9-4-05, 10:15

So with these gas prices climbing like crazy i think it would be a good idea for everybody to put there ways of saving gas while driving in a list.

Ill start.

Shifting low and clutching in and glideing

**tyler886** · 9-4-05, 10:34

Ohh good, another one of these threads.

http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139028 (Fuel saving attempt..but does it work?)

http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread...t=wing+removal (Ghetto wing removal and home-made shift boot.)

http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138857

http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138124

We should open up a few more throughout the forum just be be safe that no matter what page anyone clicks, there is one there.

-Tyler

**mx6GT91** · 9-4-05, 12:22

I raced like 4-5 people last night...........
AND, on the day I filled up my tank I raced someone twice.

Normal driving I shift lower and use the A/C.

**1FIERCEGT** · 9-4-05, 12:27

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Originally Posted by mx6GT91

I raced like 4-5 people last night...........
AND, on the day I filled up my tank I raced someone twice.

that should be in the how NOT to save gas category lol...but yeah I did the same last night burnt $15 in gas just chilling, one real race(which i won against some integra) and just cruisin..couldn't believe the whole $15 was gone by time I got home, wow..i'm really getting worried about these prices man.

oh and one other way to make sure you're getting the best gas mileage is:
Make sure you're tires are properly inflated...mine were not and I filled em up last night.

**el norm** · 9-4-05, 12:38

hmm upgrade your suspension so you don't gotta slow down at all on turns lol...

**Mr.JasonBH** · 9-4-05, 12:54

Here, ive got one for you.

Take the bus.

End of Story!
My car has become a garage queen due to the gas prices up here.
I transit in the mean time.

**retsamaksrepus** · 9-4-05, 12:59

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Originally Posted by mx6GT91

and use the A/C.

I hope that was a typo, because using the ac does NOT help with gas mileage. In fact, AC significantly decreases gas mileage.

**Mazda_MX6_Turbo** · 9-4-05, 14:00

if you want to save gas dont buy a turbo car and boost it. or ride your bike to work/school or what ever you do.

**vrouv06** · 9-4-05, 20:23

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Originally Posted by retsamaksrepus

I hope that was a typo, because using the ac does NOT help with gas mileage. In fact, AC significantly decreases gas mileage.

No acually if you drive fast and have your windows down it uses more gas because you have so much drag

**Dyoel182** · 9-4-05, 21:10

At speed AC is better than the windows down yes, but if you any accelerating you're just killing your gas mileage because it can be such a parasitic draw driving around town.

**mx6GT91** · 9-4-05, 22:04

Quote:

I hope that was a typo, because using the ac does NOT help with gas mileage. In fact, AC significantly decreases gas mileage.

Quote:

No acually if you drive fast and have your windows down it uses more gas because you have so much drag

Quote:

At speed AC is better than the windows down yes, but if you any accelerating you're just killing your gas mileage because it can be such a parasitic draw driving around town.

Ive never noticed?? I just keep it in the 0 (not in vac or boost) when driving around/taking off.

It was on Mythbusters. HEHEHE

Quote:

that should be in the how NOT to save gas category lol...but yeah I did the same last night burnt $15 in gas just chilling, one real race(which i won against some integra) and just cruisin..couldn't believe the whole $15 was gone by time I got home, wow..i'm really getting worried about these prices man.

oh and one other way to make sure you're getting the best gas mileage is:
Make sure you're tires are properly inflated...mine were not and I filled em up last night.

Well, Im actually pleased at my cars milage so far. I thought it would be getting horrible milage because of piston ring. I raced my friend on Wensday night which was when I filled up with gas. Needle didnt move after that and we raced 2 times, not to mention a few boosted runs to make sure my car was worthy of racing.

Thursday I ran errands all day bu used my A/C. Friday I worked, the drive to and from work is a good amount. Again, the A/C was on. After I got out I drove around for about 2 hours and went to a local hang out.

Saturday I worked also, used the A/C. Got out of work and went to our car meet. Got some races set-up and raced a few times. I now have a half tank. Not bad Id say. Probably add some $3.20 premium fuel on Tuesday.

**retsamaksrepus** · 9-4-05, 22:50

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Originally Posted by vrouv06

No acually if you drive fast and have your windows down it uses more gas because you have so much drag

We weren't talking about the windows or drag, just AC. If you have the windows down AND the ac on, then turn the ac off you will get better mileage. AC decreases your gas mileage, never increases it. Yes, having the windows down decreases gas mileage as well, but that's a seperate issue altogether. Personally, if I'm going fast and need to cool off I tilt the sunroof up and crack all 4 windows.

**89GTowner** · 9-5-05, 0:14

ummm pump up a gas can go to go into the store to pay and have a friend run and take the can from u then u say hey someone took my gas im not paying for something that i dont have..... nuff said

**Mazda Carnage** · 9-5-05, 2:16

Don't steel gas from the station they have cameras, your friend will get caught. Find the local subburban comando driving a Hummer and syphon his gas to your tank, he'll prabably never notice 15 gallons missing and think he burnt it backing out of the drive way.

**knightwing1508** · 9-5-05, 16:00

My best suggestion is simply WALK!!!! yeah it sounds stupid but how many times do you make an absolutely unnecassry trip to the store down the street or tried to look cool driving down the street cuz you saw a hot chick. If before you leave the house you write down all the places you need to go and map out your route you'll save significant amounts of gas. As for me I'm walking to school and work, and I probly won't be cruising for a couple of weeks. 60 bucks a week on gas is not realistic for a college student such as myself.

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Mazda Carnage Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	Don't steel gas from the station they have cameras, your friend will get caught. Find the local subburban comando driving a Hummer and syphon his gas to your tank, he'll prabably never notice 15 gallons missing and think he burnt it backing out of the drive way.

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