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Replying to: theregent76 (Jul 18, 2008 9:38 pm)
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Replying to: arb5643 (Jul 19, 2008 4:58 am) |
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| In April I started using a new fuel additive in my 2003 Toyota Corolla with 78K miles. I was skeptical at first but was given a free trial sample and with gas locally now over $4.00/gallon, I decided I had nothing to lose by trying it. My baseline MPG in a combination of city and freeway driving (65%/35%) was 25MPG (estabished over three tanks). I started using the additive called Engine Boost 2.0. I have since put seven "treated" tanks through the car and with one tank saw a 29% increase in gas mileage! My average increase over baseline per tank for the seven tanks has been +19%. That is with using the air-con non-stop the last three tanks. With my 13.2 gallon tank and with gas at $4.00/gallon, that means I am getting the equivalent of an additional 2.5 gallons per tank and saving about $10 everytime I fill up. I only add 1/8 of an ounce to 13 gallons and it costs me about $1.50 per tank to save $10! I've never seen an investment with a better return. I also find I have more horsepower and it seems the emissions are cleaner. It's great and I've started using it religiously in my other four cars - Tahoe, Miata, Accent and Mazda3 - with similar results with each car, saving from 6-15% over baseline. That is with the air-con on so I'm sure the actual results will be even better when the weather cools down. My college kids commute to school and our family is saving about $250 a month on gas using this stuff. Has anyone else tried it? (sorry, this sounds a bit like an infomercial but this stuff really works!) | |
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Replying to: rvsslc (Aug 01, 2008 7:29 am) Where can Engine Boost 2.0 be purchased?
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Replying to: rvsslc (Aug 01, 2008 7:29 am) By April, the mileage was getting worse, so I suspected more was amiss. I recently had the plugs replaced, air filter, and a complete injector and fuel system cleaning. The only thing left is the fuel filter, in the gas tank, which would prove to be a little costly. My last tank mileage was 32 mpg, which is about equal to my worst tank achieved through stop and go city traffic. Currently I'm at 121,000 miles, the car is not quite 4 1/2 years old. What's the next tep here? |
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Replying to: rvsslc (Aug 01, 2008 7:29 am) Good luck!! |
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| Bought the S manual on Saturday in St Louis and reset the avg mpg to zero after I reached highway speed on interstate for the 130 mile drive home. I varied the speed between 55 and 70 to assist the breakin. I was rather amazed to see 46 mpg when I arrived home. If I had kept the speed at 55 or 60 I would guess it would have much closer to 50. I traded in a Prius with 55k and was given cash back on the new Corolla. If I can keep mpg in this "40" range, I will be very happy with the deal. | |
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You may want to compare your computers mileage results to what you get figuring it out with a calculator the old fashioned way. Many cars I have rented returned a higher number than what was actually true. I have "never" acheived 46 MPG in 3.5 years with my 2005 manual. The 2005 is 140 lbs. lighter and smaller than the '09. I doubt the '09 manual would outdo the '05 with basically the same drivetrain. The even much lighter Echo is the only Toyota gas only car that can achieve those kind of numbers. You may want to verify your odometers accuracy also. Mine is off almost 2 miles every 100 miles. 
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| Filled up my first tank and headed home on interstate driving on cruise at 60mph. This was over 90 mile trip and was the car readout. Even if its not 100% accurate, I didn't expect this. I've always been at or a little above the stated highway mpg...but this is way beyond what I expected. We got 42.3 on the first tank combined city/highway. I may have picked up some habits driving the Prius 2 1/2 years...but this is great. | |
Just because one person has never achieved a certain mpg does not mean that another person cannot. People drive different speeds and under different conditions.
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