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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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I just bought my car this past weekend and I have been driving it so much I am almost on empty. I look at how many miles I have driven and it really isn't much. I think I am averaging about 15 mpg. Is that good? I sounds crumby too me. Is their anything I can do to make it better. I read somewhere on the site that adding an ignition box might help a little. Can someone help me!
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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Don't push so hard with your right foot.
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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I second that motion!
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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sounds about right for city driving..

im usually at around 12....highway..
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 11:34 PM
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i got 16-18 normally 23 on the way to sevenstock



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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 11:43 PM
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I'm in the 12 neighborhood, then again, I have a freakin anvil for a foot, and my car runs rich and boosts to 15 psi.
Old Dec 18, 2002 | 12:01 AM
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My car is slightly modded with the usuals. I was just wondering if you could improve it. I guess what I want is what J9fd3s is getting. 16-17 range. Will a ignition box help? What will??
Old Dec 18, 2002 | 04:51 AM
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an ignition box will help get a little better gas mileage, 1 city, 2 highway usually.
Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:17 AM
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15-ish...
Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:23 AM
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Pulling the rotary and putting in a nice VW turbo-diesel will help the gas mileage.

Just fill 'er up and drive! Fifteen is about right. Guzzling gas is what all good Americans do!

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