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  • #31
    Re: crap gas milage?

    would a ram air setup (cold air intake with K&N filter) help with gas mileage, and would it also keep the car cooler?

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    • #32
      Re: crap gas milage?

      Originally posted by candela
      Just recently I started experiencing the same issue. I was averaging 23MPG, which I wasn't happy with after reading that some are getting upwards of 27.

      I replaced my fuel filter, last part of a full tune up and coincidentally and almost immediately I noticed the drop in MPG. right now I am averaging 15-16MPG. I know my clutch is shot and hopefully the clutch will be in before Sat. Have an appt with my mecanic and he's gonna replace it for $250 labor.

      I have an CAI, 3in cat back, hi flow magnaflow cat and pacesetters. It's a '96 maro.
      Hmm. Could be the clutch...

      Just got back from a 2k mile trip to FL and TN and ave. 28.9 mpg. Stock 3800 M5 with whisperlid and Borla, fresh sensors and filters. 70-80 on freeways, hammer down often on backroads showing off to the boys...

      Intake and exhaust mods on 3800s should always return improved MPG.

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      • #33
        Re: crap gas milage?

        Originally posted by Bonemaro
        Update... after sensor replacement, I just got 510 highway in a 2K 3.8 M5.
        !!!! Thats almost 31 mpg !!!!
        What sensor do I need to replace?!
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        98 Camaro 3.8 M5 Y87 | 99 Camaro LS1 Z28 T56

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        • #34
          Re: crap gas milage?

          Originally posted by nimrod.sixty9
          !!!! Thats almost 31 mpg !!!!
          What sensor do I need to replace?!
          I replaced the sensor coming off the driver side manifold. But yeah, I'm getting that highway... about 21 city.

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          • #35
            Re: crap gas milage?

            Originally posted by nimrod.sixty9
            !!!! Thats almost 31 mpg !!!!
            What sensor do I need to replace?!
            Holy SHY-TE

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            • #36
              Re: crap gas milage?

              might be the fuel injectors. try seafoaming your car, that'll clean em right up!

              1999 Firebird Y87/W68

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              • #37
                Re: crap gas milage?

                Originally posted by Bonemaro
                I replaced the sensor coming off the driver side manifold. But yeah, I'm getting that highway... about 21 city.
                Thats still amazing! I would say 18 or less for me...
                Wouldn't the car throw a code if a sensor was bad?

                I think we need a thread started on everything to do to increase milage. Not just maintenance to bring it back to factory specs. But one that states add ons, mods, and parts to increase it past the original MPG. One that covers it all...

                I would happily do a write-up if I can get some info from multiple set-ups and proven gains. We need a centralized location and well organized write-up instead of sparatic posts.This is really a big deal these days, and Im sure since performance would be a side benifit, it would intrest this entire board.

                Really wanting to do this guys. So send me info ppl! Post here or email me: nimrod.sixty9@gmail.com
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                98 Camaro 3.8 M5 Y87 | 99 Camaro LS1 Z28 T56

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                • #38
                  Re: crap gas milage?

                  the worst I've gotten since I rebuilt my motor was 24.6 mpg my best so far has been 29,both combined (I haven't gotten to do a all highway run) I usually get 26-28
                  99+ have the bigger gas tank,mine is a 95.I usually fill up after 400 miles
                  Wolf<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/249111/7\" target=\"_blank\">95 black t-top camaro</a>,3.4 5 speed,ud pullies,plugs/wires,de-shaft tb & gutted airbox, homemaid short throw shifter

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                  • #39
                    Re: crap gas milage?

                    Originally posted by Bonemaro
                    I replaced the sensor coming off the driver side manifold. But yeah, I'm getting that highway... about 21 city.
                    You talking about the o2 sensor?
                    Check out my cardomain site!<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/99pewterv6\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a>

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                    • #40
                      Re: crap gas milage?

                      I have an 98 V6 Firebird, automatic, with 18k miles. I just averaged 256miles on 1 tank, having filled up 14 gallons.

                      I looked up O2 sensors at the AC Delco web site, and there were 4 entries...are they all O2 sensors?

                      02 PT2054 CONNECTOR,INLINE-TO OXY SEN, 4-WAY FEMALE BLACK

                      01 PT919 CONNECTOR,INLINE-TO OXY SEN, W/LEADS 4-WAY MALE BLACK

                      02 AFS109 SENSOR,HTD OXY(POSN 1), With RPO 4-SPD A/TRANS(M30) ^ 5-SPD M/TRANS(M49) IN EXH MANIFOLD/CROSSOVER

                      01 AFS123 SENSOR,HTD OXY(POSN 3), POST CONVERTER
                      01 213-2861 SENSOR,OXY(POSN 1) ALL MAKES Right Hand, IN EXH MANIFOLD/CROSSOVER 25173917



                      Rick

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                      • #41
                        Re: crap gas milage?

                        Originally posted by 99pewterv6
                        You talking about the o2 sensor?
                        Yeah... but now that I have this problem taken care of, I'm spewing steering fluid everywhere. I have to fill it up every two to three days. Ah, I see the fun beginning.

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                        • #42
                          Re: crap gas milage?

                          nvm... lol

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                          • #43
                            Re: crap gas milage?

                            nvm...

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                            • #44
                              Re: crap gas milage?

                              Guys, you can't really compare gas mileage by how many miles you drove on the last tank... I'm sure we all fill up at various stages of "empty".

                              I fill my tank anytime I stop for gas, I never just add $10. I get a receipt and write down the mileage on my trip meter and reset it. Divide the mileage by the actual gallons I put in.

                              My mileage has varied from 28.7mpg, (very light throttle, speed limit, cruise control) to a low of 21 mpg (lots of fun driving)
                              2002 Firebird 3.8 A4
                              2002 Navy Blue Metallic Blue Firebird A4
                              Pure stock (Hey, just bought it 11/07)

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                              • #45
                                Re: crap gas milage?

                                ok, i have horribly mpg. im easy on the pedal, what might be wrong. my car seems to run fine, i drive a 2000 firebird, only mod in a catback. anything i should clean or change??? on average i get about 18 mpg...

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