Many mechanics report that the question they have been asked the most often in the past few months is ‘what can I do to my engine to improve gas mileage”. Since fuel prices have skyrocketed, and no clear ceiling seems to be in sight, more and more drivers are looking for ways to improve their fuel economy situation. While it might be depressing to look at the total on the fuel pump after you have filled your tank, there are some things you can do to make sure that you are getting the most out of your engine.To begin with, maintenance is key.
A few simple steps regarding the upkeep of your engine can go a long way towards lowering the amount of gas that it uses. One of the first things to check is your motor’s air filter. The air filter is located in or at the front of the plastic tube that feeds air to your car’s intake. This filter is made of paper, and it is designed to keep particles of dirt and dust from making their way inside the engine, where they could cause damage.
Eventually, this filter becomes clogged with all of the debris that it has been protecting your motor from, and when this happens, it is no longer effective at letting air pass through. This causes the efficiency of the engine to drop, using more fuel and lowering the power being generated. Regular filter replacement can help you maintain strong fuel economy.By the same token, fuel filter replacement is also something that needs to be done regularly. Some cars have more than one fuel filter, and they are usually located in the engine bay and / or at the fuel tank where the gas lines emerge. These filters keep out any gunk, particles of metal or dirt that may be sitting in your tank.
Like the air filter, they eventually get blocked by these materials, and when that happens, the engine can get starved for fuel, causing a similar drop in fuel mileage.Finally, regular oil changes are key, but there are other fluids in your vehicle as well which need some attention. Using a synthetic transmission fluid allows you to take advantage of the excellent viscosity and protection of synthetic lubricants compared to petroleum-based fluids. Especially during initial operation, the reduced low-temperature friction in your gearbox will help increase your fuel mileage while simultaneously reducing wear on crucial components.So the next time someone asks you “what can I do to my engine to improve gas mileage”, you’ll know exactly what to tell them.
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Rock on guys !!
Some will tell you it will, but, if you have kept accurate gas mileage records and continue to do so after converting, you'll find that if it makes any difference it's so minute as to be worthless in recouping the cost of the conversion.
that is by far the most ridiculous thing I have heard. Acetone will destroy any plastic you may have in your fuel system (injectors, filters, connections, etc…) and it will also cause rust in your tank if you have an older vehicle with a steel tank.
Naphthalene is what they make mothballs out of.Light a mothball on fire and you will see for yourself why it is not a good motor fuel.
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rubbing alcohol is 75% water. you DO NOT want that in your fuel system. It will cause corrision in your tank, clog up your filter and could do damage to your injectors and sensors.
I've heard of people putting denatured alcohol in their tanks up north – but I think it's a risk unless you have a car that is E85 certified.
Air flow tailgates (or tailgate nets) help to reduce wind resistance.
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Lowering your tailgate is one of the simplest things you can do, and it's free.
if you are running by carburetor..you can choose to install K&N Air Filter and Flowmaster complete exhaust system for it to breathe better but for me….it hard to save gas mileage on 305 cid. if it fuel injection then you gotta install flowmaster complete exhaust system and k&N air filter on it and it could help gas mileage to breathe alot easier. make sure you gotta update all the tune up and replace the oxygen sensor, pcv valve, and good spark plug, spark plug wire
Clean the sensor wire in the AMM unit. You can find a specific cleaning product for it in an auto parts store. The AMM (air mass meter) detects the amount of air entering the engine and reports it to the engine management computer. The wire element in the AMM is heated, and the effect of the temperature of incoming air on the temperature of the wire is detected by the AMM and sent to the computer to calculate the air density. The wire is supposed to go through periodic cleaning cycles, where it heats up after you shut off the car. However, you can still build up gunk on it that affects the reading, and the efficiency of your car.
Have the throttle body cleaned as well. Did your tuneup include new air and fuel filters?
1. You should follow the rule of highest gear at lowest speed.
2. Calculate the mileage using the calculator
http://hestecrv.com/car.php
and get a fuel efficient car.
3. Do not brake ( let there be accident …lol).
4. Feel you are 80 year old when accelerating.
Two good ways are to make sure your tires are properly inflated (low air pressure in tires makes them slow you down and use more fuel)
Also maintaining a steady speed (where possible). You burn more fuel accelerating than maintaining speed.
It would be heresy to start playing with such a classic car. Most of them got 10-15 highway and about 10 city. Keep the car original or you will destroy its value.
Gas mileage will not change for the better. If you don't believe me, put a big set of 31" mudders on a truck and watch your gas gauge fall to empty in half the time. If you want to improve gas mileage, get a smaller car for the wheels.
I answered this question once before…but I will again for you……
I spent 3 months tracking down people who tried this and not one of them was ableto get improved mileage……in fact a majority actually saw a decrease in mileage……
My theory is that todays computerized cars are not able to adjust to the changing gasses therefore rendering the HHO systems useless……….
if it is a carberated jeep it may very well work as you can manually adjust air and fuel mixture as well as timing to make the best use of the HHO…….
If you do decide to try it please keep me updated as I want to gather as much information as I can in the hopes of discovering a way to make this work with newer cars!!!!! good luck!!!!
The tercel is already a gas sipper, what more do you want? Try a tune-up, it might not make a difference in gas mileages but it will improve the engine, thus, making it last longer.
dont bother ur car is not a race car standard octane at any gas station like 87 or 89 with ethanol is more than sufficient. the reason for this is octane slows the burn down when compression becomes high u have a low compression automobile and do not require a slower burn dont worry about ur car
i think it would but you'll have a tougher time using it as a truck for loads and trailers, also you got to realize that even if it did help gas mileage it will be very little and would take a LONG time for it to equal out and offset the cost of the differential so if i were you i'd leave it how it is
Unless the exhaust is specifically designed for your engine I doubt if you would notice any improvement. A lot of my friends have similar engines with aftermarket intakes and exhaust and they never notice any difference. None of them have a 97 Sunfire GT coupe with magnaflow dual exhaust though. I would expect 1-2 miles per gallon improvement but like I said before, my friends did not notice a change. Hope that helps.
it wont help it acetone is 30% water so it will cause rust to form on the injectors and make it run worse,i wouldnt use nothing but gas in it,all the rumors you hear about acetone helping one arent true,good luck with it,and have a good holiday.
That says it all… You can't create energy by supposedly creating hydrogen and burning it again. In fact, there will be a net loss of energy, so the fuel economy will be worse.
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