Sacrilege? Advice on better MPG on my 993
07-16-2008, 12:29 AM
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Just one day a week, try this
07-16-2008, 01:00 AM
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This may sound silly but have you thought about removing the engine?
07-16-2008, 08:51 AM
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If you always keep the car at, or under, 30mph, you will get your 25mpg. However, you must calculate into the savings equation the cost of additional flashers and bulbs as you will need to drive with them always engaged (required when operating under 40mph on most highways).
07-16-2008, 11:01 AM
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Kebal,
This is what works for me and allows me to get 31 City & 49 Highway:
Disconnect the secondary rotor - With only half of the plugs firing, fuel consumption automatically goes down.
Tape over all exterior body seams with Gorilla Tape - The reduced cd directly translates to more miles per gallon.
Keep the tires between 80 & 85 psi - The decreased rolling resistance is one of the easiest ways to squeeze a few more miles out of each gallon.
Keep your engine tray on - Reduced turbulence under the engine compartment allows the car to move through the air smoother.
Empty a full bladder into your tank for every two days of driving - The salinity of urine serves to rid the pistons of harmful carbon deposits.
As usual, your results may vary. There is no need to follow this protocol point for point - you can start slow and implement one or more of the easier suggestions first. Let me know if I can offer any further assistance.
Andreas
This is what works for me and allows me to get 31 City & 49 Highway:
Disconnect the secondary rotor - With only half of the plugs firing, fuel consumption automatically goes down.
Tape over all exterior body seams with Gorilla Tape - The reduced cd directly translates to more miles per gallon.
Keep the tires between 80 & 85 psi - The decreased rolling resistance is one of the easiest ways to squeeze a few more miles out of each gallon.
Keep your engine tray on - Reduced turbulence under the engine compartment allows the car to move through the air smoother.
Empty a full bladder into your tank for every two days of driving - The salinity of urine serves to rid the pistons of harmful carbon deposits.
As usual, your results may vary. There is no need to follow this protocol point for point - you can start slow and implement one or more of the easier suggestions first. Let me know if I can offer any further assistance.
Andreas
07-16-2008, 11:09 AM
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You forgot to fold the door mirrors in, and I would suggest running on four spacesaver spare tyres (a lot less rolling resistance) and putting a wooden block under the brake pedal to ensure maximum inertia (can always use handbrake in an emergency) but it will sharpen up your reactions. You could also try a pint tankard of beer (full of course) balanced in your lap - that will ensure the smoothest of gear changes!
I would just drink the beer, so I'll try an open container of used gear oil.
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07-16-2008, 11:56 AM
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Just change your work schedule to four 10-hour days, thereby cutting your commute by 20% in one fell swoop. No money spent, no mods made. Only applies to daily drivers though.
07-16-2008, 12:32 PM
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Utah imposed a state-wide 4-day work week for government employees for that exact reason. Pretty cool.
07-16-2008, 02:29 PM
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Great responses! I like Fred's the best. I took off my right mirror, shaved off the rain sills, changed to lighter racing seats, pulled out the a/c, and stripped the interior. I now get 25mpg. I swear!!!