Temp down - so do roadster posts
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by Bladecutter
We haven't gotten up here as of yet, North of Denver.
Yet, anyway.
BC.
Yet, anyway.
BC.
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by Goldwing
No question us colonials are spoiled by cheap petrol -- now peaking at about $3/gallon. It would not bother me one bit to see $1/gallon tax if it would reduce the number of speeding Hummers and Prius' and they used the funds to start rebuilding our crumbling superhighways. And I'm used to driving 30-40k miles per year between my two Crossies and an A6. I've driven quite a bit on the continent (and Ireland) and the distances are noticeably shorter in EMEA than they are here in the states. Crossing Germany is like going across Michigan and Illinois, just a lot more fun.
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by OKC-XFR
If your mileage is that low at that speed, something is wrong. I get 31+ mpg driving at 65-70 mph; 29+ driving 75-85 mph. I typically get 23-25 mpg driving mixed city/highway during the week to and from work.
My mileage was dropping for a while until I changed out my spark plugs (NGK Iridium) and wires (Magnecor) - as soon as I changed them, the mileage/performance jumped back up. I inspected the old plugs and wires and couldn't see anything wrong, but it sure made a difference.
What RPM's is your engine at when you are at 65? It should be between 2000 - 2500 RPM - maybe you're not shifting into overdrive?
My mileage was dropping for a while until I changed out my spark plugs (NGK Iridium) and wires (Magnecor) - as soon as I changed them, the mileage/performance jumped back up. I inspected the old plugs and wires and couldn't see anything wrong, but it sure made a difference.
What RPM's is your engine at when you are at 65? It should be between 2000 - 2500 RPM - maybe you're not shifting into overdrive?
I get horrible gas mileage but then again my previous car got 32 MPG
My car is an automatic so no overdrive for me?
I dont think.. Is there an O/D button?
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by ShaunXFire
My car is an automatic so no overdrive for me?
I dont think.. Is there an O/D button?
I dont think.. Is there an O/D button?
Didn't I see one of your posts that said you were smelling gas fumes? Maybe that is your problem - you could be leaking gas and that is killing your mileage...although you would have to be leaking ALOT of gas (several gallons worth) to drop you mileage that much.
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by ShaunXFire
Looks to me like its time for a tune up!!!
I get horrible gas mileage but then again my previous car got 32 MPG
My car is an automatic so no overdrive for me?
I dont think.. Is there an O/D button?
I get horrible gas mileage but then again my previous car got 32 MPG
My car is an automatic so no overdrive for me?
I dont think.. Is there an O/D button?
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by OKC-XFR
I'm not sure - I drive a stick...maybe an automatic driver can chime in? You should be able to tell by the engine RPM's at 65 mph, though.
Didn't I see one of your posts that said you were smelling gas fumes? Maybe that is your problem - you could be leaking gas and that is killing your mileage...although you would have to be leaking ALOT of gas (several gallons worth) to drop you mileage that much.
Didn't I see one of your posts that said you were smelling gas fumes? Maybe that is your problem - you could be leaking gas and that is killing your mileage...although you would have to be leaking ALOT of gas (several gallons worth) to drop you mileage that much.
Is that normal?
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by ShaunXFire
At 65 mph my RPMs are at 2400.
Is that normal?
Is that normal?
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
My baby stays in the garage for the winter, and the Dakota 4x4 becomes my regular driver. Don't mind cold (except my seat heaters quit), but I am on a low sodium diet....and what's good for me is good for my Roadster.
I'm envious of the 28-32 MPG drivers here. Best I've ever had was 27, staying in the legal speed limit. Normal driving I average about 22, with the rare 25+ showing up. I don't mind getting 22, which is much better than the 14-15 my Dakota gets. When the snow and salt or gone I'm quickly back into the Roadster.
I'm envious of the 28-32 MPG drivers here. Best I've ever had was 27, staying in the legal speed limit. Normal driving I average about 22, with the rare 25+ showing up. I don't mind getting 22, which is much better than the 14-15 my Dakota gets. When the snow and salt or gone I'm quickly back into the Roadster.
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by itsky
That sounds about right. Shaun, have you changed out the air filters? Checked to make sure that your air intakes are clear and that the engine cover is securely mounted? I had a Jeep Wrangler once were a mouse got into some birdseed and decided to store it in the compartment where the air filter goes. Half of the compartment was filled with birdseed! Any check engine lights?
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Re: Temp down - so do roadster posts
Originally Posted by Goldwing
If you drive at more "legal" speeds, the gas mileage is even better. Michigan is 70 and if I stay close to that it gets 28-29. At a steady 100 kph, you can achieve 30+. But I don't have that much self control even when I am driving through Ontario!
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