Best MPG ?
Best MPG ?
Whose getting the best MPG from their Monte Carlo ?
1. Please post what engine your have.
2. What mod's you have
3. How you drive your Monte Carlo.
4. How many miles are on your Monte .
It's sad that our future will not be "How fast is your Monte Carlo?",but
How many miles are your getting per gallons of Gold ?
Also, please post any tips/tricks that you have `ok
Thanks in advance for your post/infor
RE: Best MPG ?
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Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel and at today's gas prices, an improvement of just one or two miles per gallon (MPG) can really add up. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well over the years, and they can help you improve your car's fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in MPG but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up.
1. Slow downOne of the best ways to save gas is to simply reduce your speed. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer. (Just be sure you keep to the right, so you won't impede the less-enlightened.)[align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align]
2. Check your tire pressureUnder-inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy MPG. Tires lose air due to time (about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10 degree drop); under-inflated tires have more rolling resistance, which means you need to burn more gas to keep your car moving. Buy a reliable tire gauge and check your tires at least once a month. Be sure to check them when they are cold, since driving the car warms up the tires along with the air inside them, which increases pressure and gives a falsely high reading. Use the inflation pressures shown in the owner's manual or on the data plate in the driver's door jamb.[align=center][/align]
3. Check your air filterA dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can't see light coming through it, you need a new one. Consider a K&N or similar "permanent" filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw-away paper filters, plus they're better for the environment.[align=center][/align]
4. Accelerate with careJack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster but that doesn't mean you should crawl away from every light. If you drive an automatic, accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears. Stick-shifters should shift early to keep the revs down, but don't lug the engine downshift if you need to accelerate. Keep an eye well down the road for potential slowdowns. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that's wasted fuel.[align=center][/align]
5. Hang with the trucksEver notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum important to those who have to wrangle with those ten-speed truck transmissions but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Rolling with the big rigs saves fuel (and aggravation).[align=center][/align]
6. Get back to natureConsider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. Getnaked
It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you'll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof. If I'm going someplace where arriving sweaty and smelly could be a problem, I bring an extra shirt and leave early so I'll have time for a quick change.[align=center][/align]
7. Back off the blingNew wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they'll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. I have fancy sport rims and aggressive tires on my own car, but I keep the stock wheels with a good narrower-tread performance tire in the garage. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.[align=center][/align]
8. Clean out your carIf you're the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness and I definitely fall into that category periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought into the house. It doesn't take much to acquire an extra 40 or 50 lbs. of stuff, and the more weight your car has to lug around, the more fuel it burns.[align=center][/align]
9. DownsizeIf you're shopping for a new car, it's time to re-evaluate how much car you really need. Smaller cars are inherently more fuel-efficient, and today's small cars are roomier than ever one of my favorite subcompacts, the Nissan Versa, has so much interior room that the EPA classifies it as a mid-size. Worried about crash protection? The automakers are designing their small cars to survive crashes with bigger vehicles, and safety features like side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control are becoming commonplace in smaller cars.[align=center][/align]
10. Don't driveNot a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you'll save gas. Take the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: "Is this trip really necessary?"[align=center][/align][align=center][/align]
Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel and at today's gas prices, an improvement of just one or two miles per gallon (MPG) can really add up. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well over the years, and they can help you improve your car's fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in MPG but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up.
1. Slow downOne of the best ways to save gas is to simply reduce your speed. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer. (Just be sure you keep to the right, so you won't impede the less-enlightened.)
2. Check your tire pressureUnder-inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy MPG. Tires lose air due to time (about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10 degree drop); under-inflated tires have more rolling resistance, which means you need to burn more gas to keep your car moving. Buy a reliable tire gauge and check your tires at least once a month. Be sure to check them when they are cold, since driving the car warms up the tires along with the air inside them, which increases pressure and gives a falsely high reading. Use the inflation pressures shown in the owner's manual or on the data plate in the driver's door jamb.
3. Check your air filterA dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can't see light coming through it, you need a new one. Consider a K&N or similar "permanent" filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw-away paper filters, plus they're better for the environment.
4. Accelerate with careJack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster but that doesn't mean you should crawl away from every light. If you drive an automatic, accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears. Stick-shifters should shift early to keep the revs down, but don't lug the engine downshift if you need to accelerate. Keep an eye well down the road for potential slowdowns. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that's wasted fuel.
5. Hang with the trucksEver notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum important to those who have to wrangle with those ten-speed truck transmissions but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Rolling with the big rigs saves fuel (and aggravation).
6. Get back to natureConsider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. Getnaked
It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you'll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof. If I'm going someplace where arriving sweaty and smelly could be a problem, I bring an extra shirt and leave early so I'll have time for a quick change.7. Back off the blingNew wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they'll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. I have fancy sport rims and aggressive tires on my own car, but I keep the stock wheels with a good narrower-tread performance tire in the garage. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.
8. Clean out your carIf you're the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness and I definitely fall into that category periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought into the house. It doesn't take much to acquire an extra 40 or 50 lbs. of stuff, and the more weight your car has to lug around, the more fuel it burns.
9. DownsizeIf you're shopping for a new car, it's time to re-evaluate how much car you really need. Smaller cars are inherently more fuel-efficient, and today's small cars are roomier than ever one of my favorite subcompacts, the Nissan Versa, has so much interior room that the EPA classifies it as a mid-size. Worried about crash protection? The automakers are designing their small cars to survive crashes with bigger vehicles, and safety features like side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control are becoming commonplace in smaller cars.
10. Don't driveNot a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you'll save gas. Take the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: "Is this trip really necessary?"
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RE: Best MPG ?
i have the l67 "slightly modded"
when i run the ac i get apx 8.55mpg city
windows down i get apx 12.5 mpg city.
the body has 195xxx miles on it, engine apx 32k tranny 4k. and i drive it like i stole it. whats the point in having a badass car if you drive like grandma
when i run the ac i get apx 8.55mpg city
windows down i get apx 12.5 mpg city.
the body has 195xxx miles on it, engine apx 32k tranny 4k. and i drive it like i stole it. whats the point in having a badass car if you drive like grandma
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 184
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RE: Best MPG ?
i have a 3400 (sigh) with a custom intake (i dont think it really does too much to my mpgs but idk lol)
ive got about 58k on motor and about 62k? on tranny.
i drive it easy, just because i cant afford the gas to drive it hard...... and plus ive already completely blown out a tranny and i dont wanna do that agian. lol
sooooooooooo i get 23 mpgs in the city. i do very very little highway driving btw.
ive got about 58k on motor and about 62k? on tranny.
i drive it easy, just because i cant afford the gas to drive it hard...... and plus ive already completely blown out a tranny and i dont wanna do that agian. lol
sooooooooooo i get 23 mpgs in the city. i do very very little highway driving btw.
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From:
RE: Best MPG ?
ORIGINAL: scc24540
i have the l67 "slightly modded"
when i run the ac i get apx 8.55mpg city
windows down i get apx 12.5 mpg city.
the body has 195xxx miles on it, engine apx 32k tranny 4k. and i drive it like i stole it. whats the point in having a badass car if you drive like grandma
i have the l67 "slightly modded"
when i run the ac i get apx 8.55mpg city
windows down i get apx 12.5 mpg city.
the body has 195xxx miles on it, engine apx 32k tranny 4k. and i drive it like i stole it. whats the point in having a badass car if you drive like grandma
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 192
From: Syracuse NY
RE: Best MPG ?
06 LT2 3.5 liter V6 the car has almost 28K on her, i Drive the car about three to four days a week and the Info displays says 28.7 MPG's, mostly city driving conditions.
I live in walking distance to works so i ride my bike as much as possible. Longest i went so far is 2 weeks w/out driving my car, which kinda felt good lol[sm=smiley16.gif]
I live in walking distance to works so i ride my bike as much as possible. Longest i went so far is 2 weeks w/out driving my car, which kinda felt good lol[sm=smiley16.gif]
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RE: Best MPG ?
3400 with gutted airbox and K&N filter, Mobil 1 full syn oil (it helps mpg)
I get around 26 mpg driving mosty city with short interstate trips within the city. The key is to let it shift at 2000-2100 RPM's under accelration and try to keep it in over drive when cruising so the RPM's stay around 1200
I get around 26 mpg driving mosty city with short interstate trips within the city. The key is to let it shift at 2000-2100 RPM's under accelration and try to keep it in over drive when cruising so the RPM's stay around 1200