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08-30-2004, 03:51 PM
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Gas Mileage
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
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I have question about my gas mileage, it seems really low. I have a 2002 V6 Automatic stang. Last time I filled up I got 15.6 mpg city and 21.5 mpg highway. I may dog her some...but not that bad. And the highway was 70-80 mph. This just doesn't seem normal to me, anyone have any suggestions?
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 04:10 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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I get 29 interstate... usually a combined total of 27.5 mpg  ... 400 miles to the tank. that's horrible gas mileage, what mods do you have done? I do 74 and get 29 interstate
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-30-2004, 04:11 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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I have absolutely no mods...at all...period lol
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 04:20 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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ummmm, all I can say is wow. I get 23 at WOT hahaha, yeah, sucks man, sorry to hear that
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-30-2004, 04:20 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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ok, the WORST gas mileage I've ever gotten on a tank was 22.5 mpg
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-30-2004, 04:25 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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Next time I fill up I'm gonna baby the crap out of her and see what I get...I've never gotten over 23 period though. Anyone got any ideas?
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 07:16 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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Anyone?...I'm desperate lol.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 07:43 PM
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 26,868
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most all bolt ons an 3.73 gears out back i manage 22mph city/hwy mix just normal driving how ever i want to.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
Polished Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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08-30-2004, 08:55 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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That still helps me none......lol
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:11 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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I'd say you're gettin' screwed... the GT's get 26 advertised highway miles per gallon, 28-29 depending on the year for the v-6... I get 29 on the highway, 26ish in town... unless I get on it. But yeah, that's horrible. What rpm are you running at say 70 miles an hour?... I'm pushing like 2100, maybe 2050 rpm is all. I kinda like it . 60 is 1800 maybe?
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-30-2004, 09:12 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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I know at 75 it's around 2500...i'll check later on if I get bored around town lol
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:13 PM
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Member With Privileges
Join Date: Oct 2003
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Posts: 4,578
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wouldnt a tune up help him out?
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-Derek-
Mustangs run but Birds fly.. 
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08-30-2004, 09:15 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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I'll tell ya something else...I'm sitting at 47000 miles...and haven't done any major tune ups besides just air filter and oil changes...too busy working on other cars...i guess i need to pay mine more attention, what ya suggest?
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:21 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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It's hard to believe anyone in a v6 stang is getting over 25 mpg period.......i'm sorry lol
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:24 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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27 all the time
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-30-2004, 09:26 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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You have a 5 speed?
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:42 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,136
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I'm just trying to figure out why I'm not getting good gas mileage...yeh I have a heavy foot, but I didn't think it was that bad lol
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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08-30-2004, 09:46 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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auto
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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08-31-2004, 02:52 PM
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The Mustang's Human Twin
Join Date: May 2003
City: Terre Haute, SC for a bit
State: Indiana
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I had an 89 GT and regularly got 26 MPG highway.
You may have a problem with the tune or something.
Could be your timing is retarded.
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Originally Posted by Flex:
You are the true cam master dude...
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08-31-2004, 02:59 PM
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Cammed Baby!
Join Date: May 2003
City: Chicago 'Burbs
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,712
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I get somewhat similar numbers in my 2000 auto.
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2003 SVT Lightning #1059 of 4270
2000 Vert 4R70W
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08-31-2004, 03:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
City: NO END
State: Texas
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I also complain about my gas mileage. I get about 220 miles from tank full to when the low fuel light turns on. I think that's bad and I think I should be getting about 300, is that right? 2004 auto w/ 11K
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08-31-2004, 05:12 PM
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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lol, I get 350 before the fuel light
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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