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    Default *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    alright.. so i got pissed and i'm making the ONE and ONLY fuel economy thread.. don't like it? bite me.. there's NO point in going over the same stuff in various threads.. over time i'll compile some articles and information and post it up here.. for now just some rules

    i'm not being a nazi BUT with mpgs (UK and US) L/100 and km/L as well as filling up when the light comes on vs driving on fumes and then filling, it will be MUCH easier for you to assess your fuel economy when comparing with others'.

    rules to follow and this work is 'under way'


    THE RULES

    use the following format when posting about YOUR fuel economy

    Year: [2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007]
    Engine: [2.0L | 2.3L | 2.3L DISI]
    Performance Parts: [ intake (or filter)] [ headers ] [ exhaust ]
    Driving Style: [ granny | normal | spirited | red line from stop to stop]
    Driving Type: XX% city, YY% hwy^
    *Light went on at (if at all):
    *Kilometers since last fill: ZZZ km
    *Liters filled: WW L
    Mileage:

    For your help, below are quick conversion links

    L to US gal
    US gal in L
    L in UK gal
    UK gal in L

    L/100km in mpg
    mpg in L/100km


    * These can be omitted if you provide the value for mileage.
    ^ I would classify any trip ~ 5km to be city driving as well as stop 'n go traffic on the highway. Highway driving would then be the same as driving consistently at ~70kph+ with infrequent stops.

    TBC
    Last edited by majic; 12-09-2006 at 03:09 PM.

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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    padding for info - articles and links to follow..

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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    padding again just in case.. will delete when not used..

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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    i think this should be enough padding.. done..

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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    Hey majic...good idea one thread for gas mileage.
    Think you should add "transmission" to the RULES...4 or 5spd ATX or 5spdMTX
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    Year: 2006
    Engine: 2.3L
    Performance Parts: AEM Intake
    Driving Style: normal (shift between 2500 - 3500)
    Driving Type: 80% city, 20% hwy
    *Light went on at: 425KM
    *Light goes on at (if at all): 30KM remaining on trip
    *Kilometers since last fill: 425 km
    *Liters filled: 42.5 L
    Mileage: 7880KM
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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    It's been awhile since I've been here, but I wanted to ask this myself... I've getting A$$ta$tic mileage. but I also don't drive the car THAT lightly either.

    Year: 2007
    Engine: 2.3L
    Performance Parts: BONE STOCK
    Driving Style: spirited (3500-4500)
    Driving Type: 50% city, 50% hwy
    *Light went on at (if at all): around 400km
    *Kilometers since last fill: 420km
    *Liters filled: 50L (approx. it's been awhile, I drive the company car now)
    Mileage: 8000k ... yes I need to do my first tune-up

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    ROFL 2006 thread came back to life.
    Man how are you guys driving your GT? Even I get about 400km out of the tank of my MS3.
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    for a second i thought majic was back....damn

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    what happened to majic?? lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLKOUT View Post
    what happened to majic?? lol
    He made himself disappear like Majic!


    But I have a strong suspicion that he still lurks these hallowed halls.


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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    Year: 2007
    Engine: | 2.3L
    Performance Parts: only the imaginary ones
    Driving Style: occasional on ramp rocket launch, granny on the highway
    Driving Type: 90% highway, 10% city
    *Light went on at (if at all): 560km
    *Kilometers since last fill: 580km
    *Liters filled: WW L: 48L
    Mileage: 21,000km
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    Year: [2007]
    Engine: [2.3L]
    Driving Style: [normal/spirited]
    Driving Type: 40% city, 60% hwy
    *Light went on at (if at all): 435
    *Kilometers since last fill: 450 km
    *Liters filled: 42 L (thats 9.3L/100KM)
    Computer shows avg of 10.9L/100KM
    Mileage: 15000

    Just a side note, for anyone who just bought their M3... I also averaged about 13 or 14 L/100km up till around the 8 or 10,000 km mark, when I reset the computer.

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    Year: [2007]
    Engine: [2.3L]
    Performance Parts: [ intake ] [ exhaust ]
    Driving Style: [ granny & normal]
    Driving Type: 80% city, 20% hwy
    *Light went on at: mostly by myself
    *Kilometers since last fill: 620 km
    *Liters filled: 45.5 L
    Mileage: 37480 KM
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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    sry guys
    its 20% local and 80% HWY

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    What brand of gas is everyone using btw and what grade?

    I think that's also important with doing this spreadsheet. 91 or 94 octane will improve your gas mileage dramtically.
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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    This is what I got on trip recently
    I filled up 3 times from there and back. Loads and passengers are shown.

    Year: [2004]
    Engine: [2.3L]
    Performance Parts: [ aftermarket exhaust]
    Driving Style: [granny], [normal], [normal]
    Driving Type: [hwy:city]=[95:5], [90:10], [95:5]
    Passengers+Load: [0+75kg], [2+60kg], [2+70kg]
    *Light went on at (if at all): none
    *Kilometers since last fill: [416km], [512.8km], [551.1km]
    *Liters filled: [28.9L], [36.3L], [38.8L]
    Mileage: [88378km], [88891km], [89442km]
    Economy (L/100km): [6.95], [7.1], [7.04]

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    Year: 2008.5
    Engine: 2.3 L / 5 spd Auto
    Performance Parts: stock
    Driving Style: normal
    Driving Type: 20% city, 80% hwy
    *Light went on at (if at all): N/A
    *Kilometers since last fill: 410 km
    *Liters filled: 30.17 L
    Mileage: 9000km's

    7.36 L/100km
    31.9 mpg


    Trip computer stating average at 8.0 L/100km's. It has always read higher consumption than what I return at the pump.

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    Mine is guzzling so much!! My last fill up gave me a 12.2L/100KM I usually get on average 9-10L. I have to change my driving habits or unless it is because 90% of the time, I commute locally and the goes and stops kill my gas. Have I broken the record or has someone gone higher?

    Year: [2008.5]
    Engine: [2.3L]
    Performance Parts: [ Stock ]
    Driving Style: [ Normal - Spirited]
    Driving Type: 95% city, 5% hwy^
    *Light went on at (if at all): Never
    *Kilometers since last fill: 230km
    *Liters filled: 21.851L
    Mileage: 7500KM

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    Broke a freakin personal record last night coming back from SSM. Filled up in the Sault, drove back via 17, 69, 400, 401. I made it from the Sault to the Petro Can on the 400 in Innisfil on 1 tank. Grand total of 614.8 km on a single tank of gas! I had the cruise set at 105 km/hr on 17, and 110 km/hr on 69/400 down to Innisfil; and I peddled it 130 km/hr from Innisfil to Scarborough.

    I couldn't believe it! I thought no bloody way can my car get the mileage I hear other people getting but I did! I usually get about 450 km/ full tank (1/2 city; 1/2 DVP at rush hour).

    Year: 2005
    Engine: 2.3L NA
    Performance Parts: MSP intake, MSP CBE, CS insert, fresh rp oil (others that aren't relevant)
    Driving Style: Normal
    Driving Type: 100% highway for this trip
    *Light went on at (if at all): 614.8 km
    *Kilometers since last fill: 614.8 km
    *Liters filled: full tank (55L)
    Mileage: 47500
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ogata View Post
    Mine is guzzling so much!! My last fill up gave me a 12.2L/100KM I usually get on average 9-10L. I have to change my driving habits or unless it is because 90% of the time, I commute locally and the goes and stops kill my gas. Have I broken the record or has someone gone higher?

    Year: [2008.5]
    Engine: [2.3L]
    Performance Parts: [ Stock ]
    Driving Style: [ Normal - Spirited]
    Driving Type: 95% city, 5% hwy^
    *Light went on at (if at all): Never
    *Kilometers since last fill: 230km
    *Liters filled: 21.851L
    Mileage: 7500KM
    the problem is the 95% city...i'm not quite at 12.2 L/100 km, i tend to average 10.2 around the city (100% city driving). I try to avoid driving at peak hours because it's a lot more stop/start traffic, and that really chews up fuel. I'm lucky in that regard, since I have flex hours at work, I tend to be on the road to work at 7:30 am and on the way back by 4 or 4:30, which avoids most of the nastier traffic.
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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    This thread should include a question for transmission type.

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    Default Re: *** The ULTIMATE Fuel Economy Thread***

    Year: 2005
    Engine: 2.0L
    Performance Parts: STOCK
    Driving Style: normal
    Driving Type: 95% city, 5% hwy
    *Light went on at (if at all): 550
    *Kilometers since last fill: 550 km
    *Liters filled: 45.6 L
    Mileage: 108 km
    I guess i did pretty well. i think that is 8.3 L /100km, its pretty good for all city driving

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    Year: 2006
    Engine: 2.3L
    Performance Parts: STOCK
    Driving Style: normal
    Driving Type: 40% city, 60% hwy
    I drove to NYC recently and managed to get 710km out of a tank at 120km per hour!

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    Year: 2005
    Engine: 2.3
    Performance Parts: none
    Driving Style: normal
    Driving Type: 50/50
    *Light went on at (if at all): 440km
    *Kilometers since last fill: 452km
    *Liters filled: 42L
    Mileage: 218,720 km

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