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Old 08-08-2006   #19
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Re: Gas Saving Tips

Fuel tuning for anyone with an AFC or similar. I used to get 28mpg in town with my GSX with a 20G, VPC and 550's. I drove it like a Geo and being able to run much leaner than the factory tune reaps big rewards. I also maintained a speed +/- 2mph without using cruise control so I'm hardly using gas since I'm all freeway between work and home, minus a few stoplights.

And for those considering trading in your gas guzzler for something better, a bit of advice from the dealer. Obviously I'd rather have you come and buy a car from me, but reality is that it costs more to trade your car in on something better on gas than it does to just eat the higher gas prices on your current whip. You might get 10 mpg better mileage with a Civic right now, but figure what it would cost you to get that car considering the price hike fuel efficient cars are at currently. Spending $2-3K extra for a car to save a couple of bucks per tank would take quite a while to make up. Look at the big picture.
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