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#9 of 16 02 Cavalier by hateful Mar 15, 2008 (8:14 pm)
I have an 02 Cavalier. I can get 40 on the highway if I drive the right way.I don't do much highway driving;mostly 45mph zones with stop light. My last tank went 457miles for an average of 35.88 mpg. This is not on any long trips; longest drive maybe 20miles. I practice what's called "hypermiling" ( includes higher tjre pressure, swithching car off at long lights, etc) and also did some aero-dynamic modifications( nothing expensive, just soda bottle, aluminum cans and duck tape I have gotten over 500miles on a tank during the Summer. I used to be lucky to get 27mpg before.It may not be for everyone,but it's become a game for me. Replies to this message: georgecavalier (Mar 16, 2008 4:30 am) hateful (Mar 17, 2008 4:31 pm) georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 8:27 am) and 2 more...
#10 of 16 Re: 02 Cavalier [hateful] by georgecavalier Mar 16, 2008 (4:30 am)
Replying to: hateful (Mar 15, 2008 8:14 pm) What sort of modifications do you do with soda bottles, aluminum cans, and duct tape? Replies to this message: hateful (Mar 17, 2008 4:31 pm) georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 8:27 am) hateful (Mar 18, 2008 12:49 pm) and 1 more...
#11 of 16 Re: 02 Cavalier [georgecavalier] by hateful Mar 17, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: georgecavalier (Mar 16, 2008 4:30 am) I reshaped the nose and extended down with an air dam inches from the ground.Covered wide open area in wheel well;more in the back as they don't need room to turn. The pinch weld along the bottom sides has a duck tape side skirt with cans and bottles to form a slope to divert air around the back tire. The stock plastic hub caps are taped ( covering opening).Coke bottles cut up and screwed into vent in front of windshield to block wind from wipers. Also have aluminum window screen covering the entire underside."> Replies to this message: georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 8:27 am) hateful (Mar 18, 2008 12:49 pm) georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 1:51 pm)
#12 of 16 Re: 02 Cavalier [hateful] by georgecavalier Mar 18, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: hateful (Mar 17, 2008 4:31 pm) Very interesting. I would love to see pictures of it. Replies to this message: hateful (Mar 18, 2008 12:49 pm) georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 1:51 pm)
#14 of 16 Re: 02 Cavalier [georgecavalier] by hateful Mar 18, 2008 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 8:27 am) I just uploaded some pictures to my gallery; New to site and still learning the functions. Replies to this message: georgecavalier (Mar 18, 2008 1:51 pm)
#15 of 16 Re: 02 Cavalier [hateful] by georgecavalier Mar 18, 2008 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: hateful (Mar 18, 2008 12:49 pm) Well, it's not too attractive but if you get the mileage that you say you get it might be worth it especially with prices that are going to creep up to $4 soon.
#16 of 16 Re: 98 Chevy cavalier gas mileage suspicion [stryker5671] by corvettefan427 Mar 21, 2008 (9:53 pm)
Replying to: stryker5671 (Apr 24, 2007 5:10 am) I get around 24 mpg in the city w/ the 2.2 L, though I have a pretty heavy foot. Cruising on the freeway though between 75 and 80 I get around 40 mpg, w/ an all time high of 41 so far.

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