gas mileage?

f00g00 · 05-05-2006, 11:12 AM

Mine gets around 220-240 between fillups. I'm an american living and working in Kuwait so Im not worried about the price of gas which here it costs me around 12 dollars to fill up my tank, but my car gets well below what it should.

stumpjumper · 05-05-2006, 09:47 PM

My tank holds about 15.5 gallons. There is 3.78 liters per gallon, so that ends up being bout 57 liters per tank. Is gas priced per liter in other countries? Im in the US.

Kai · 05-06-2006, 01:27 AM

Yep - its priced in litres all over Europe. And just as a notification - Petrol has now officially exceeded ?1 per litre :|

supfoo514 · 05-06-2006, 05:44 AM

wow.....all of you guys are getting so much better mileage than I am.... I have a question.... would having a blown head gasket have anything to do with bad mileage because I believe I have a BHG. Also I was wondering how much better mileage would I be getting if I changed my spark plugs. Thanks.

stumpjumper · 05-09-2006, 05:57 AM

I believe that having a BHG would kill gas mileage as it would alter your compression.

If the spark plugs are really gunked up then it will make a difference. If they are only slightly worn you won't notice much by changing them.
You definently need to focus in on the BHG issue first though.

kewlcoconut · 05-09-2006, 11:00 AM

it's funny that you mention the BHG and mileage. When I had my BHG, I had it for a long time and didnt realise it. My mileage was pretty good, I was getting about 400-450kms a tank. Now with my fixed HG, I get about 350kms a tank...

mrnickleye · 05-10-2006, 05:47 AM

Before BHG, 17/24mpg (city/hwy). After BHG, 15/22mpg. ????

Tank holds 18 gallons, per manual.

Also, attempting to measure true fuel MPG must be done by topping up the tank, driving 100-200 miles, then top up again. Divide the # of gallons bought into the # of miles driven, = MPG.

I always fill my tank, as I don't like stopping to pump more than necessary. Use the trip odometer to measure the miles between fillups.

Also...a very important note/tip....don't let your tank get below 1/4 full. The crap floating around in there will plug up the screen easier, which can starve/lean the engine fuel needed. And....the pump is electric, and it sits in the liquid gasoline to keep it cool. Pumps burn out 2-3x faster when you always run close to empty.

Learn your car. When my gage reads just above 1/4, I used 10 gallons.

05-05-2006, 11:12 AM	#1
f00g00 12psi boost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kuwait Posts: 292	87 Na Mine gets around 220-240 between fillups. I'm an american living and working in Kuwait so Im not worried about the price of gas which here it costs me around 12 dollars to fill up my tank, but my car gets well below what it should.

05-06-2006, 05:44 AM	#4
supfoo514 Intake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 41	wow.....all of you guys are getting so much better mileage than I am.... I have a question.... would having a blown head gasket have anything to do with bad mileage because I believe I have a BHG. Also I was wondering how much better mileage would I be getting if I changed my spark plugs. Thanks. __________________ 91 Turbo Automatic MKIII a.k.a "Sammie"

05-10-2006, 05:47 AM	#7
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Tank info Before BHG, 17/24mpg (city/hwy). After BHG, 15/22mpg. ???? Tank holds 18 gallons, per manual. Also, attempting to measure true fuel MPG must be done by topping up the tank, driving 100-200 miles, then top up again. Divide the # of gallons bought into the # of miles driven, = MPG. I always fill my tank, as I don't like stopping to pump more than necessary. Use the trip odometer to measure the miles between fillups. Also...a very important note/tip....don't let your tank get below 1/4 full. The crap floating around in there will plug up the screen easier, which can starve/lean the engine fuel needed. And....the pump is electric, and it sits in the liquid gasoline to keep it cool. Pumps burn out 2-3x faster when you always run close to empty. Learn your car. When my gage reads just above 1/4, I used 10 gallons. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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05-05-2006, 09:47 PM	#2
stumpjumper 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74	My tank holds about 15.5 gallons. There is 3.78 liters per gallon, so that ends up being bout 57 liters per tank. Is gas priced per liter in other countries? Im in the US.

05-06-2006, 01:27 AM	#3
Kai 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 69	Yep - its priced in litres all over Europe. And just as a notification - Petrol has now officially exceeded ?1 per litre :\|

05-09-2006, 05:57 AM	#5
stumpjumper 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74	I believe that having a BHG would kill gas mileage as it would alter your compression. If the spark plugs are really gunked up then it will make a difference. If they are only slightly worn you won't notice much by changing them. You definently need to focus in on the BHG issue first though.

05-09-2006, 11:00 AM	#6
kewlcoconut 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 157	it's funny that you mention the BHG and mileage. When I had my BHG, I had it for a long time and didnt realise it. My mileage was pretty good, I was getting about 400-450kms a tank. Now with my fixed HG, I get about 350kms a tank...