Increasing Miles Per Gallon

[Mxms344]

I thought a new topic on how to increase your Tibs MPG would be a good topic in light of recent gas trends

I know that the MPG that one person receives will differ from another depending on driving habits so just listing what you get wouldn't be too helpful. Please include any aftermarket products you have and whether you feel it slightly impoved gas consumption or significantly imporved gas consumption.

[Mxms344]

I have a 100% stock 05' SE and was getting about 23mpg with normal driving. I installed a K&N air filter and I am now getting about 25MPG and I noticed a VERY small increase in acceleration.

I just installed the "Tornado" yesterday and will be reporting back whether or not I received an increase in gas milage.

Out of curriosity has anyone else been using the "Tornado" or "Turbonator" and noticed any kind of difference?

[free2roamaz]

This is actually a good idea for a Thread, possibly stickied...? Anyways, I was talking with someone who deals with these B/S gas rates, and he told me this, and told me to spread the word. Don't know if anyone has heard this online or whatnot in chain or spam mail, but it is true. Last time gas prices cut peoples pockets, everyone wanted to "Ban" gas suppliers for one or two days. Realistically that was a horrible idea from the start. The two top gas companies; Mobile and Exxon as of now; control the standard base rate. Take what you will from this, cuz I dont think I am allowed to suggest or tell you what would be good....but if mass amounts of people stopped purchasing at Mobile and Exxon pumps, they would drop prices eventually, forcing the remaining fuel carriers to lower their rates as well to meet with the economic ratio.

Just food for thought. Figured this is the right Thread for this.

[peachferrari]

Some simple things you can do are make sure your tires have the right amount of air pressure, make sure your gas cap is on tightly (clicked a few times when closed), and change your spark plugs at the recommended intervals.

By the way, the Exxon/Mobil ban stuff won't work. Exxon and Mobil are the same company, and there's no way to know if the pump you're using is pumping their gas. They are a huge, huge supplier, so it's impossible to tell which stations are using their gas. Case in point: I often see one truck delivering gas to several different stations (ie: Chevron, then Phillips, then Maverick etc). This is something that would have to be regulated at the distribution level, not by the consumers.

[free2roamaz]

Originally Posted by peachferrari

Some simple things you can do are make sure your tires have the right amount of air pressure, make sure your gas cap is on tightly (clicked a few times when closed), and change your spark plugs at the recommended intervals.

By the way, the Exxon/Mobil ban stuff won't work. Exxon and Mobil are the same company, and there's no way to know if the pump you're using is pumping their gas. They are a huge, huge supplier, so it's impossible to tell which stations are using their gas. Case in point: I often see one truck delivering gas to several different stations (ie: Chevron, then Phillips, then Maverick etc). This is something that would have to be regulated at the distribution level, not by the consumers.

The fuel supplier is supposed to be visible by any given consumer at the pump, if not at the pump, then inside posted somewhere near the cashiers booth. As far as all this being regulated at distribution level, true that may be the sure, fast way to fluxuate pricing, but consumers are the ones who control what gets distributed. Can't sell fuel if there is nobody to sell it to. But I know this is far fetched for the fact that it would take millions doing this for it to affect anything worth while, and that wont happen. lol.

[BigTDawg]

Originally Posted by peachferrari

Some simple things you can do are make sure your tires have the right amount of air pressure, make sure your gas cap is on tightly (clicked a few times when closed), and change your spark plugs at the recommended intervals.

By the way, the Exxon/Mobil ban stuff won't work. Exxon and Mobil are the same company, and there's no way to know if the pump you're using is pumping their gas. They are a huge, huge supplier, so it's impossible to tell which stations are using their gas. Case in point: I often see one truck delivering gas to several different stations (ie: Chevron, then Phillips, then Maverick etc). This is something that would have to be regulated at the distribution level, not by the consumers.

there are only like 3 refineries in the US so regulationg at the distriution level wont really work and if you overinflat your tires you get better milage you just lose out on traction and that doesnt really matter cause you are driving to save gas

[peachferrari]

Originally Posted by free2roamaz

The fuel supplier is supposed to be visible by any given consumer at the pump, if not at the pump, then inside posted somewhere near the cashiers booth. As far as all this being regulated at distribution level, true that may be the sure, fast way to fluxuate pricing, but consumers are the ones who control what gets distributed. Can't sell fuel if there is nobody to sell it to. But I know this is far fetched for the fact that it would take millions doing this for it to affect anything worth while, and that wont happen. lol.

Yeah, besides the fact that no one is going to drive all over town just to find a pump that isn't pumping gas from Exonn/Mobil. Makes no sense.

[Underground_Killah]

to drop gas prices a dollar a gallon? hell yea i would

[cutthroat1117]

First I'ma say this: I work for Shell. And in reguards to the market "Trendsetters", there are Three of them. Shell, BP-Amoco, and Exxon-Mobile.

Because its my job, here's some Speil from Shell: The V-Power Premium meets Top-Tier standards (As set by General Motors, BMW, Honda and Toyota), and actually exceeds the "Top Tier" standard 3-fold. This means it keeps your Intake Valves, Injectors, etc. free of... for lack of a better word "Gunk".

With props to the other two companies, BP Meets top tier standards exactly, and Mobile is considered "Second Tier".

If you may have noticed, the places you normally would go for cheap gas have flip-flopped with those you would normally NOT go for cheap gas. Places like Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Jewel, Dominicks, Speedway, etc. buy their gas anywhere on the market, so honestly, you dont know WHAT is going in your "baby".

As of now, the three major corporations do not just sell their fuel on the market any longer, now they sell their fuels exclusively to the places with their name on it. This keeps their prices down.

Heres the reason why these second-rate stores (like Speedway) sell so cheap: Theyre not in it for Gasoline Profit. They sell it just to have it, so they sell AT cost, perhaps a cent or two in the green.


If you're worried about fuel Economy, get the good stuff. Granted, you'll be paying through the nose for it, but in the long run, its better for your car. It's a complete toss-up as to whether or not its worth the money or not.

And just a little aside to those who don't wanna pay through the nose for the good stuff: Shell has a Citibank Mastercard that gives you a 5% Rebate on gas purchases, and 1% rebate on all other purchases. So with the market the way it is now, that can save you 15 cents per gallon, thus making the "Good Stuff" the "Cheap Stuff" as well. The downfall of this is that your credit rating would need to be in excess of a 675 in order to get the card.

[BigTDawg]

Originally Posted by cutthroat1117

First I'ma say this: I work for Shell. And in reguards to the market "Trendsetters", there are Three of them. Shell, BP-Amoco, and Exxon-Mobile.

Because its my job, here's some Speil from Shell: The V-Power Premium meets Top-Tier standards (As set by General Motors, BMW, Honda and Toyota), and actually exceeds the "Top Tier" standard 3-fold. This means it keeps your Intake Valves, Injectors, etc. free of... for lack of a better word "Gunk".

With props to the other two companies, BP Meets top tier standards exactly, and Mobile is considered "Second Tier".

If you may have noticed, the places you normally would go for cheap gas have flip-flopped with those you would normally NOT go for cheap gas. Places like Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Jewel, Dominicks, Speedway, etc. buy their gas anywhere on the market, so honestly, you dont know WHAT is going in your "baby".

As of now, the three major corporations do not just sell their fuel on the market any longer, now they sell their fuels exclusively to the places with their name on it. This keeps their prices down.

Heres the reason why these second-rate stores (like Speedway) sell so cheap: Theyre not in it for Gasoline Profit. They sell it just to have it, so they sell AT cost, perhaps a cent or two in the green.


If you're worried about fuel Economy, get the good stuff. Granted, you'll be paying through the nose for it, but in the long run, its better for your car. It's a complete toss-up as to whether or not its worth the money or not.

And just a little aside to those who don't wanna pay through the nose for the good stuff: Shell has a Citibank Mastercard that gives you a 5% Rebate on gas purchases, and 1% rebate on all other purchases. So with the market the way it is now, that can save you 15 cents per gallon, thus making the "Good Stuff" the "Cheap Stuff" as well. The downfall of this is that your credit rating would need to be in excess of a 675 in order to get the card.

or you could get the cheap stuff and buy fuel sytem cleaner once a year

and the only reason everyone has such a problem with how much gas costs is because it went up so damn fast...

[nisco]

i dont know whats goin on here....

[Mxms344]

***The Results Are In***

Well I had the Tornado in my car for about 2 weeks and didn't notice any increase in gas milage so I returned it. I hope this helps some people who may have been thinking about trying the tornado out.

[Underground_Killah]

the "tornado" just like all other ebay "mods" (flops) are useless. at least you got to bring yours back.

[speeddemonGtV6]

buy a venom system they can produce slightly better mpg and you get more horses when u want them, but idk if they make 1 for the tib

[nisco]

Originally Posted by Mxms344

***The Results Are In***

Well I had the Tornado in my car for about 2 weeks and didn't notice any increase in gas milage so I returned it. I hope this helps some people who may have been thinking about trying the tornado out.

oh my god


whyd you buy that!?!