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138 messages, Last post on Apr 06, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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Do you say that the 30.5 was before the K&N? I have been thinking about trying anything to up the mpg, but if your experience is an example of what a K&N does, maybe that is not the choice. Keep us posted please of your further results. Thanks, Willie D 2002 PT Limited |
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When I first got the car used with 16,000 on it, a couple of times going to the same location. I got the same results.The car does for me average in the high 20's. I can not understand how people claim to get such low mpg's. The car is not a sedan, it is classified as a suv or wagon. So, the mpg will not be as good as a sedan. One thing that people need to understand about the trip calculator. Is that since it shows the average since it was reset. Is that the actual amg on the highway is higher than what it shows. I can tell that the K&N filter does help.
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Replying to: jwelsh (Feb 20, 2008 7:59 am) Although there is no trip computer on this model I do keep mileage records on both of my cars. This car has consistantly returned 26 MPG on mixed driving with no significant deviation year after year. I believe the 5-speed has a lot to do with my numbers but I set the cruise-control at 72 MPH on the highway (too noisy above that - LOL) and I drive around town in 4th gear. It remains fun to drive and has proven to be one of my all time favorite utility vehicles. My wife hates it, though... |
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Me and my wife currently have a 96 suburban which is really bad on gas im talking 13 to 14 in the city we are getting rid of it next month and are looking at an 03 pt cruiser, i see alot of people saying they are getting more gas mileage than the epa says it should and some are saying theres gets worse...i want a vehicle that gets at least 16 or 17 in the city and at least 20 on the highway would a p.t be good for us? we have a 1 year old so take that into account as well..we have sat in the one we want and love it..just want some opinions first..thanks. Nathan
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Replying to: forevertrue (Mar 21, 2008 9:25 pm) |
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Replying to: forevertrue (Mar 21, 2008 9:25 pm) My wife drives an 03 Cruiser turbo. She gets around 19-20 mpg in stop-and-go traffic. I've gotten 26 on the highway. I would think that the non-turbo version would be even higher. BTW, she loves her Cruiser. It was a complete surprise Christmas present in 2002. 
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The mpg indicator on the dash "computer" just has to be connected with the amount of gas in the tank---When gas tank full says--18.6----when tank begins to empty the mpg calculator increases. Got it to read 30.1 just by leaving it get to near empty---car now has 23,000 on it---K&N cone filter--(standard air box removed )and installing a fuel cell with components- Wednesday going to have the " computer " connected to factory computerand tuned. I expect a minimum of 50% increase in mileage by using distilled water to make hydrogen gas. Will report on outcome.
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Replying to: explorer806 (Apr 19, 2008 4:26 am) Good luck!! Willie D. 2002 Limited w/73K full package except positioning...'cause I always know where I am...lol
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Replying to: camshot2 (Apr 19, 2008 9:11 am) Especially since he just joined the forums today and that was his first post. On another forum here there were several new users who joined at the same and all promoted the water/hydrogen idea. That was last month and after some people challenged them to prove their results they suddenly vanished but not before posting a link to a certain website where we could purchase our own water/hydrogen kits. 
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2005 PT Cruiser, 4 Cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd All city driving - 22 mpg Calculated by the (miles traveled per tank) divided by (gallons used to fill up) method. |
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