Here is an interesting article about a ecotec car going 99.7 mpg.
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Here is an interesting article about a ecotec car going 99.7 mpg.
Hypermilers also do dumb ass things like turning off there cars at red lights and coasting with the engine off. He removed is side view miors too. What a moron. I have a turbo and I am gonna use it. When I don't use it I get about 40 mpg on the high way so these hypermilers are idiots.
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I like to get those seals for the headlight gap seals to prevent air from entering in. I know the Gen 1's have those. But, I don't know a place that might sale them.
Slightly off topic.... I've noticed by watching the instant readout that better mileage can be had by a lower gear and higher rpms sometimes.
For example at 50 on flat ground I get better mileage by just staying in 4th instead of 5th. It's all about the powerband. I used to think shifting sooner was better but not necessarily. It's how far you actually push the "go pedal" down. Same thing at like 37-40mph with 3rd and 4th. Plus you have more power available sooner, and your clutch will love you better for it.
Just food for thought.
For example at 50 on flat ground I get better mileage by just staying in 4th instead of 5th. It's all about the powerband. I used to think shifting sooner was better but not necessarily. It's how far you actually push the "go pedal" down. Same thing at like 37-40mph with 3rd and 4th. Plus you have more power available sooner, and your clutch will love you better for it.
Just food for thought.
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