Broke 30 mpg in my GS400
#1
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Broke 30 mpg in my GS400
Took a short trip to chicago and back, 80 mph on the way, some idling, ac on, some city driving and a slow 65-70 the ride home. 30.43 mpg. 222.2 miles and could only stuff in 7.3 gallons in at the end of the trip.
Yea!
I had another trip a month ago or so that got 29.4 keeping a cool 70 the whole trip.
Yea!
I had another trip a month ago or so that got 29.4 keeping a cool 70 the whole trip.
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And the trip at 80 mph was in 95f temps....
Just reasonable driving despite the speeds.... Wish i could make it hybrid!
Stock, wix air filter, synthetic, ngk copper plugs, 162000 miles....
Just reasonable driving despite the speeds.... Wish i could make it hybrid!
Stock, wix air filter, synthetic, ngk copper plugs, 162000 miles....
Last edited by RamAirRckt; 06-30-12 at 10:24 PM.
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I have to correct for speedo error, but gps is my speed correction guide. So it is very close. Stock 16's. Was a round trip, winds were mild all day, so minimal wind effect..
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I switched to 5w20 and for the first tank or my daily drive to work and back I am up 3-3.5 mpg. Second tank is showing similar results so far. 141 miles and only down to 3/4 tank. It is a stuffed tank but rarely have it ever seen more than 125 @ 3/4 tank.
Got 321 miles, 12 gal. City highway driving.
I am driving careful, but passing is still WOT....
Nice not having AC on, and the 5w20 is nicely thin at cold start.
Got 321 miles, 12 gal. City highway driving.
I am driving careful, but passing is still WOT....
Nice not having AC on, and the 5w20 is nicely thin at cold start.
Last edited by RamAirRckt; 09-24-12 at 04:23 PM.