How have you improved your fuel economy?

[stickx911]

I see some of you guys are getting 40+ mpgs. I can't get mine to average over 30 with gas conscious driving and more than 50% highway.

What have you guys done to increase your millage. (link to some how-to's or directions if available)

 

[SpringerDesigner]

I'm fully bolted and tuned...

I'm also running premium gas as well... not sure if that has anything to do w/ it or not.

 

[stickx911]

I'm fully bolted and tuned...

I'm also running premium gas as well... not sure if that has anything to do w/ it or not.

I've tried premium. I get 0 difference (millage or power), granted my car is a stock LS, so there's not much power there to begin with...but...yea. lol

 

[SpringerDesigner]

I've tried premium. I get 0 difference (millage or power), granted my car is a stock LS, so there's not much power there to begin with...but...yea. lol

I'm TUNED for premium... it's all in the tune bud...

you shouldn't run premium if you're NOT tuned for it...

 

[stickx911]

I'm TUNED for premium... it's all in the tune bud...

you shouldn't run premium if you're NOT tuned for it...

aye...



Someone had recommended it to me saying it runs cleaner so it would help. I gave it a shot. Sorry if my lack of expertise annoys you. I do not mean to bother you guys. Just trying to learn a little here and there.

 

[SpringerDesigner]

aye...



Someone had recommended it to me saying it runs cleaner so it would help. I gave it a shot. Sorry if my lack of expertise annoys you. I do not mean to bother you guys. Just trying to learn a little here and there.

not annoyed at all... just here to help.

 

[M-Dub]

I tuned my car...

 

[stickx911]

I tuned my car...

off to google I go. It appears, I am less knowledgeable than I even thought (thats sad really).
I guess I'll come back when I know what 2+2 equals...

 

[M-Dub]

Well it's true... sorry man.

08+ LS,LT's are welcomed finally by HPTuners...

Lean the cars out some... add some timing equates to better fuel economy.

Also adding intakes, exhausts or anything to do with better flow helps as well... remember it's like a big air pump more air in and more out makes it run more smoothly.

 

[DaveBlank]

make sure you have a clean air filter.

 

[XxChristalSSxX]

So, if I were to assume correctly, tuning = better fuel mileage?

 

[CFCobalt]

if thats the case...sign me up for a tune..

 

[Cobalt Tom]

let it breath, moved power band higher so low end uses less gas, and tune

 

[stickx911]

Well it's true... sorry man.

08+ LS,LT's are welcomed finally by HPTuners...

Lean the cars out some... add some timing equates to better fuel economy.

Also adding intakes, exhausts or anything to do with better flow helps as well... remember it's like a big air pump more air in and more out makes it run more smoothly.

Thats more what I was looking for. Tune is pretty vague. I have no where to go from that except say ok....

thanks!

 

[dman090]

ive noticed a good increase in MPG's with my intake and my catback

 

[Jn2]

i get anything in the area of 24-27mpg driving 80% highway...i drive 45mins to work everyday....and its all hgihway, no stop and go

 

[jmarie]

i dont floor it everywhere

 

[Cobalt Tom]

Well it's true... sorry man.

08+ LS,LT's are welcomed finally by HPTuners...

Lean the cars out some... add some timing equates to better fuel economy.

Also adding intakes, exhausts or anything to do with better flow helps as well... remember it's like a big air pump more air in and more out makes it run more smoothly.

no they arent, it was a misprint on their website, they have admitted it and maven tried it and it didnt work....

 

[scagnetti76]

i dont floor it everywhere

thats what i was going to say. lol
its amazing how much that helps!

 

[steddy2112]

There is no way anyone is averaging 40mpg for a whole tank of gas.

Tuning will help as long as you turn up the timing and ask for less commanded fuel.

Your best bet would to be INCREASE the PE delay as well.