You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Gas Saving Gizmos & Gadgets

Gas Saving Gizmos & Gadgets

332 messages,  Last post on Jul 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

You are in the Automotive News & Views Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & claires

What is this discussion about? Fuel System, Performance Mods, Fuel System, Truck, Sedan, SUV

Messages Page 2 of 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 34 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#3 of 332 extend engine life by ryanbab Sep 07, 2001 (9:22 am)
change oil often (every 3K)
#4 of 332 ryanbab by scotian Sep 07, 2001 (10:03 am)
Well, that's not what people want to hear! That's like saying to lose weight, one must eat well and exercise. Sheesh!
#5 of 332 Best Fuel Saving Device by agtabby Sep 09, 2001 (11:33 am)
Jetta Diesel. This device costs around 20k, but will get you 40-55 mpg. And it is extremely durable.   I would trust an infomercial for a vegtable chopper before I would trust any of those fuel saving gimicks. None of them work in accurate testing.
#6 of 332 Fuel-saving Devices by sirfile Sep 13, 2001 (1:23 pm)
Warning to all motorists!!   Please don't make the same mistake that I have made on my vehicle. I have purchased every fuel-saving device that I have ever seen advertised. Now, I have to stop periodically and drain off the excess fuel.
#7 of 332 by steve_ HOST Sep 13, 2001 (9:40 pm)
lol, sirfile. I have an extra can around here you can drain the excess into Steve Host Vans, SUVs and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards Replies to this message: tanya2 (Apr 23, 2005 5:57 am)
#8 of 332 Too Good to be True by tronsr1 Sep 14, 2001 (6:01 am)
I have said it before and i will say it again.. If it's too good to be true...IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!
#9 of 332 I agree by jgmilberg Sep 24, 2001 (10:14 pm)
If it sounds to good it probably is. Think about it if it saves you that much money wouldn't you expect it to cost more?! What I have found to be the best way to keep your fuel economy up is to do proper maintenance to the car/truck. Check your tire pressure, air cleaner, breather element, regular tune up's, trans fluid changes and oil changes, all at the recommended intervals. All that will not only help your fuel economy but will extend the life or your car for a good long while A clean air filter makes a huge difference in mileage, as well as proper tire inflation.   I have heard claims of increased mileage with a simple air cleaner change, I am not sure about that, but I bought a K & N air filter for my truck and it made a very slight difference in mileage about .3 GPM. I know my throttle response has improved greatly though, so maybe if I didn't tromp on it hard off the line it would show greater improvement. The main reason for getting the filter was it only cost $39 and my throw away filter cost $10. I clean and re-oil the K&N every 5th oil change, and it saves money in the long run and has a million mile warranty. The re-oil kit is $20.   Other claims of aftermarket exhaust system and the like are out there and all claim to improve mileage, but it doesn't make sense to spend $500 when it would take 5 years of driving to make the investment back in fuel savings.
#10 of 332 Trip computer by pdubois Sep 29, 2001 (7:04 pm)
I am getting a 2002 Camry SE. The XLE has a trip computer (MPG, instant fuel consumption etc...) but the SE does not.   Is it possible to add an aftermarket trip computer?   If so, any links?   Thanks.   Pat.
#11 of 332 Patrick by drew_ Oct 01, 2001 (9:29 pm)
I wonder if there is a way that you can retrofit the XLE's trip computer into the SE's dash? It is, afterall, in the same location and I bet that all of the necessary wiring will be in place. However, it may be an expensive job though, but perhaps worth exploring.   Drew Host Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket & Accessories message boards
#12 of 332 Another suggestion nobody will like for saving gas and engine wear by eharri3 Oct 07, 2001 (9:25 am)
Drive like you're in city traffic, not like you're in the pole position for the Indy 500. If you're not merging on the highway or trying to get over and there's no good reason to put on a sudden burst of speed, don't do it. Try shifting at lower rpm's than usual... the less hard the engine must work, the more fuel you save. Try to keep it below 70... mileage decreases when you go much faster than that due to aerodynamic drag. Of course I practice absolutely none of the above, and could never see myself as sacrificing driving fun for the sake of a few mpg and 200,000 miles of engine life vs. 150. I doubt most others here do, but it's just like the analogy someone made before about diet and exercies. We all love to believe there's a magic pill out there somewhere to cure every ill or improve most aspects of life, simply because if there is one it means we have to be less disciplined and restrained.

Messages Page 2 of 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 34 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Gas Saving Gizmos & Gadgets