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krasnichuk Mar 31, 2008 07:58 PM

Better Gas Mileage?
 
Hey, I'm sure I'll get a few laughs from people for asking this.
But is there anyway to increase the mileage on a 5L without compromising the performance much?


Chris.

Ponyryd Apr 1, 2008 09:16 AM

Just do the basics, tune up, injector cleaning, etc........the most effective fuel mileage increase will result from a change of driving habits, take off slow from stops, keep it under 2500rpm, etc...

bombdigitty Apr 7, 2008 07:10 AM

slightly off topic, but i havent really driven mine yet because im still piecing it together.

What kind of millage can i expect to get form and 86 5.0L

hom many km's per tank etc?

krasnichuk Apr 7, 2008 07:48 AM

roughly about 300k is what I get out of mine. and mines stock.

bombdigitty Apr 7, 2008 04:10 PM

thats what i figured. Thanks

White_Snake Apr 7, 2008 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by Ponyryd (Post 93049)
Just do the basics, tune up, injector cleaning, etc........the most effective fuel mileage increase will result from a change of driving habits, take off slow from stops, keep it under 2500rpm, etc...

Wont most mods also help with fuel mileage?

Such as under drive pulleys, CAI and gears ( Depending on if you drive hwy or in city)

The less the motor has to work the better.

krasnichuk Apr 8, 2008 10:46 PM

I'm wanting to get some gears and put them in. But of course I'm new at most of this car stuff.. so all the short terms don't help me at all :P

mustang-lover May 14, 2008 05:11 AM

yes RPM are most effected thing in fuel mileage

dohp May 14, 2008 07:01 PM

doing the bolts on can help fuel milege if you drive conservatively, but honestly, who buys all the goodies and drives like their grandma? in theory you could probably save fuel but i doubt you will in the long run, for nothing else other then loving the sound of a v-8 running through the gears.

Truggy May 20, 2008 01:33 AM

Don't Drive :)


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