Ideas to save gas (other than taking your foot out of it)

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  1. exindust New Member

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    We all know the easiest way to save gas is to take your foot out of it... what are some other minor things you can do to save gas?

    1.) Shift 1,3,5 or 2,3,5 ?
    2.) Start in 2nd Gear ?
    3.) Drop to neutral and coast when possible ?
    4.) Stay within the speed limit ?
    5.) Dont buy 4.10's ?
    exindust, May 10, 2006
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  2. steveb24 New Member

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    reduce braking..thats all i can think of
    steveb24, May 10, 2006
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  3. bakos24 I find there is nothing better than a tasty wiener

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    Push it :D
    bakos24, May 10, 2006
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  4. 46gtsblown Founding Member

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    If you drive a lot of highway miles up your tire pressure 4psi from recommended pressure, not the pressure on the sidewall of the tire but the pressure in the glove box.
    Keep your car in tune, filter/maf clean, injector cleaner every 3000 miles, synthetic oil, airconditioning on mimimum to get the job done, don't drive across the street to go to a different store, walk there.
    Don't make unnessary trips and combine the errands you have to make.

    Dwayne
    46gtsblown, May 10, 2006
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  5. Jinx I like cats. Cats like me. Cats & I fully agree

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    Monitor tire pressure
    minimize A/C usage
    Regular maintenance (oil, plugs, etc.)
    cruise control
    Jinx, May 10, 2006
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  6. FivePointStang Founding Member

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    dont put the top down as much (covertible owners) :(
    FivePointStang, May 10, 2006
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  7. exindust New Member

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    Impossible in SoCal!!! :flag:
    exindust, May 10, 2006
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  8. Nater New Member

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    Reduce the speed. It has been shown that driving 70 mph causes around a 20% reduction in gas mileage compared to 55 mph.
    Nater, May 10, 2006
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  9. 5spd GT "the 5.0 owns all"

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    Nater, do you have the test results for that? A link?

    You have to figure out what is the best area covered by the mph you are going. Just because you go slower (mph) doesn't mean you are getting the most mpg...
    5spd GT, May 10, 2006
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    Draft behind 18 wheelers. :nice:
    streethorse, May 10, 2006
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    reduce speed, short shift(when it will save fuel), coast downhills on steep long grades, dont buy 4.10's
    squares98, May 10, 2006
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  12. 3 eyed snake New Member

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    i have 410's and i get the same gas milage as my Cobra does.... huuuuuuuuuh ? one is a 90 and the other is a 03... go figure?
    3 eyed snake, May 10, 2006
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  13. john_324 New Member

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    1.) Shift 1,3,5 or 2,3,5 ?

    It's good to have a choice though isn't it...poor F-bodies! :D
    john_324, May 10, 2006
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  14. timeless2 Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici

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    Get a vacuum gauge to tell where the optimal (least consumptive) cruising ranges are in each gear and stay there.
    timeless2, May 10, 2006
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    Anyone that buys a Mustang and plans on driving 55 needs thier head checked. You sure your not Nader ? 55 :rlaugh:
    Dorsai, May 10, 2006
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  16. Nater New Member

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    Here's what I read this morning from the local CBS station:
    http://wcco.com/topstories/local_story_130005840.html
    Nater, May 10, 2006
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  17. 3 eyed snake New Member

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    that guy must have all the clocks in his house set at 4:20 and unpluged.... I CANT DRIVE 55.... thanx Sammy!
    3 eyed snake, May 10, 2006
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  18. Nater New Member

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    :uzi:

    I drive 55 once in a while. That's when the speed limit is 30.
    Nater, May 10, 2006
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  19. Nater New Member

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    FYI, if there are any police officers on the board, the above post was for humor purposes only. :rlaugh:
    Nater, May 10, 2006
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  20. 3 eyed snake New Member

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    the only place i drive 55 is in the drive way on my way down to stop...:spot: :SNSign:
    3 eyed snake, May 10, 2006
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