Gas mileage...good-bad (The Mother thread)
10-03-05, 10:49 PM
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10-03-05, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by IVXX
I may be driving from MN to CA to pick up a body kit and wheels. I'm looking at all my options as what I should make the trip in. What kind of mileage should I expect with a 99 LS400 going across the country?
I routinely get between 27-29mpg on the highway with my '99 LS400.
11-15-06, 09:26 PM
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The next time someone who hates you puts sand in your gas tank, you'll be happy that there is a drain at the bottom. However, if you think that there is crap at the bottom of the tank (apparently crap doesn't float) then clean the thing out. It's really easy to take out through the trunk- it's behind the rear seat. The reason you're not supposed to take it to the empty light is so you don't run the fuel pump dry. If anything like dust or flies gets into your tank- remember the tank is not full of water, it's gasoline. It'll break everything down into a nice musch for your fuel filter to eat. Seriously though, when was the last time a bug made it's way down your gas tank pipe?
11-20-06, 09:46 PM
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Full VS Empty mileage
I've been watching my mileage on the computer and it seems like the mileage goes down the less gas there is in the tank. This is in city freeway and traffic jam rush hour 14 miles each way.
Full 20.8 mpg at 1/4 tank 18.2 coincidence?
Is there a tech reason?
Full 20.8 mpg at 1/4 tank 18.2 coincidence?
Is there a tech reason?
12-11-06, 05:43 PM
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I drive like a bat out of hell half the time and a model citizen the next half.
And still get over 22 all the time.
I have to agree. I drove recently with the light on for almost 50 miles and got nervous. Un-needed though because the pump stopped at roughly 18.5 gallons; I tried to put in more but no go. I had 460 miles on that tank. Thats 25 mpg!!
Amazing V-8 gas sucker hey?
I know it ain't 40-50 mpgs deisel, but what more can you ask for out of a Classic car?
I never got this good mileage before. Trust me. Regular maintenance can do wonders. (good filters, plugs, wires, fluids, tires, and more make a huge differece.)
All of you out there getting 12-20 mpg need to lay down a bit at the stop lights.
And still get over 22 all the time.
A few days ago I filled up my tank. It took a little over 21 gallons. I got 513 miles out of that tank of gas. I consistiently run the car until the low fuel light comes on. I have to agree on the accuracy of the fuel guage. It is amazing. When the light comes on you've got about 4 gallons of gas left. For me, that basically means I can drive about 80-100 miles before refueling. Call me lazy,.......
I have to agree. I drove recently with the light on for almost 50 miles and got nervous. Un-needed though because the pump stopped at roughly 18.5 gallons; I tried to put in more but no go. I had 460 miles on that tank. Thats 25 mpg!!
Amazing V-8 gas sucker hey?
I know it ain't 40-50 mpgs deisel, but what more can you ask for out of a Classic car?
I never got this good mileage before. Trust me. Regular maintenance can do wonders. (good filters, plugs, wires, fluids, tires, and more make a huge differece.)
All of you out there getting 12-20 mpg need to lay down a bit at the stop lights.
12-11-06, 08:26 PM
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I've been at 19-21 consistantly since the last post. Loafing around town on the freeway. (60-70mph)
I live above 5000 ft elevation..that may have something to do with it.
I get 28 on road trips at 800 to 2000 ft elev.
I live above 5000 ft elevation..that may have something to do with it.
I get 28 on road trips at 800 to 2000 ft elev.
12-23-06, 06:25 PM
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O/d...........
hey guys don't know if u already know or not but especially on the highway if not all the time.......driving with car in over drive will getb u better gas milage believe it or not......rpms drop lower
12-23-06, 06:33 PM
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I consistently get 21 to 23 mpg, even in mostly city driving. There is so much to love about these cars and the fuel mileage is just the icing on the cake! I won't be owing anything other than an LS from here on out.