Better gas mileage
Stapletonb08
09-27-2010, 07:52 PM
I just bought a 2000 z24. I like the car very much but I figured it would get better mpg's than 27. It runs good. The trans slips a little tho. Befor I got the car it sat for a long time it's pretty rusted underneath , I'm thinking that the muffler and cat might b clogged a little. I'm going to put a new muffler on it. I was thinking of a flow master. And new cat converter. Also I'm thinking of getting a cold air intake. Has any one tried the cheap ones on eBay? Lol. Would it b possible for me to get 35mpg out of my car? What would I have to do?
rakers
10-11-2010, 12:25 AM
i owned a 1995 chevy Cavalier loved it so much, also had an aftermarket muffler slapped on it (trust me it roars) but as for gas mileage i suggest checking the basics...
- oil change
- engine flush
- fuel filter
- air filter
these are all things you might need to get done for better gas mileage.
and as for the transmission slipping if it's an automatic get a transmission flush
if its a standard i'd get the clutch looked at
good luck
- oil change
- engine flush
- fuel filter
- air filter
these are all things you might need to get done for better gas mileage.
and as for the transmission slipping if it's an automatic get a transmission flush
if its a standard i'd get the clutch looked at
good luck
razr_88
03-03-2011, 12:43 PM
If your looking for gas mileage don't get a cold air intake kit. more air = more fuel. there's a lot of rhetoric out there but all they do is increase the performance a couple of horsepower. I used to own a 92 olds eighty-eight royale and i tried a cheap intake kit, but i found my mpg's actually went down. for better economy just keep the stock filter fresh. i have the base model and i get 27-30 mpg depending on the conditions. Tire pressure, driving style can have a HUGE impact on your mpgs as well. Easy on the gas. brake sooner when stopping and use your momentum through corners etc.
danielsatur
03-03-2011, 01:02 PM
Do a Transmission flush + filter would be a good start too!
It sounds like you might be losing some hp at the front wheels, if the transmission slipping.
It sounds like you might be losing some hp at the front wheels, if the transmission slipping.
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