Simple things that I can do at home, or get done at an auto shop. I am getting about 600 km/$40 of gas. My Dad's CIVIC gets around 800 km/$40. I drive an '01 Mazda Protege. Any help? Thanks
2006-09-20 04:02:09 · 12 answers · asked by Mr L 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can change the air filter, make sure the tires are inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's suggested level, however, probably the best way to improve mileage is to do as much highway driving as possible. Stop-and-go traffic, i.e. accelerating quickly and stopping often, places a lot of wear on the engine and thus uses more fuel. Depending on your driving habits, take the highway and cruise, you'll get the best mileage.
2006-09-20 04:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by GS79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Tune up - engines work best when properly tuned
2) Tire pressure - low pressure increases rolling friction and wear
3) Your driving habits - Avoid hard starts. Ease off and anticipate a stop. Drive so as to reduce the amount of braking that you do. Most people tend to accelerate at a rapid rate which is the biggest single thing which eats gas.
4) Of course, as a last resort, downsize to an even smaller vehicle...
2006-09-20 11:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best ways are to start by making sure all your tires are properly inflated.2nd,good a tune up,check all filters,fuel,air,pcv.
The biggest improvement is in your driving habits.Studies have shown that an "aggressive" driver can use more than 15% more fuel than a modest driver.Avoid jack rabbit starts.Keep your speed steady let off gas far before coming to a stop.Use your cruise control on highways.If you run AC,use the recirculate knob (usuall the MAX setting) instead of vented (incoming air mix/ac).The manufactures rating are usually not "real time" estimates.See what you car manufacture "says" it is supposed to get in MPG.
2006-09-20 11:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't speed, don't take off too quickly from dead stops. When you step on the gas to get up to 45 mph for example, you're actually giving it enough gas to go about 80 mph.
Do this -next time you get on the highway, step on the gas as you normally would and don't move your foot. Keep it in one spot and let the car go as fast as it can with the pedal in that position. I'll bet you get up to 75-85 mph. So, if you're on a road with a speed limit of 45 mph, look how much extra gas you're using when you don't need to.
2006-09-20 12:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jim C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why you compare Honda Civic with Mazda Protege? apple to orange? strange.
Honda civic has always good mileage. Mazda = junk.
Now, if you want good gas mileage? get Toyota corola, Prius, Honda civic...etc. Mazda, Missubisshi, Suzzuki = junk.
2006-09-20 11:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by TampaBay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended value to reduce rolling friction. This is supposed to be a 5% improvement in gas mileage.
2006-09-20 11:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a tune up
keep your tires properly inflated
dont accellerate rapidly
remove unnecessary weight from the car (take the junk out of the trunk)
use cruise control on the highway
dont go over 65MPH
2006-09-20 11:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SIMPLE THINGS--- AIR FILTER MAKES SURE IT IS GOOD , SPARK PLUGS CHANGED EVERY 6000 MILES, GAS TREATMENT OR FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER OR BOTH EVERY OTHER FILL UP OF GAS, TIRE PRESSURE SET TO WHAT IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE IN DOOR PLACARD.
2006-09-20 11:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by i_b_i_f_s_hg_amen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cold air intake. You can also put in a bigger exhaust system.
2006-09-20 11:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check how new the plugs are,make sure your tires are all up and at the same level.this can make a difference
2006-09-20 11:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by granny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋