poor fuel mileage

[quicksilverdon]

Welcome, 04Stocker!
I woulda bet the Miata would do better...[:I]

[estottlemire]

quote:Originally posted by Jeff V

I'm not sure how you judge bad gas mileage just on 200 miles per tank, are you running it to empty? I get about 280 but I run mine down to near empty so that when I refill it takes a full 15 gallons.

I usually set the trip meter to zero at each fillup, then when I fill up next time I note the gallons used to fill up, and divide the miles on the trip meter (reset it for next time) to get the MPG. I get 18 - 20.

From fuel up to the light comes on i always set the trip meter on mine. It normaly takes about 13 to 14 gallons to fill up trip meter is at 200 sometimes less sometimes it may go to 210 but no more than 212

[estottlemire]

quote:Originally posted by Goldenturtle02

I tank up when the warning light comes on. this is generally around 200 miles or so. I go a bit farther when its mostly hiway cruising. I get between 20-24 25 mpg not exactly a gas sipper, but then, I dont care, because I love my Cruiser!! Its a 2002 Dream ser 1 NA My Pt is just a touring edition with a automatic and is driven with exstream care baby it exsteamly.

[estottlemire]

quote:Originally posted by quicksilverdon

Are you saying the '04 is an auto? That's a difference. Was the '02 a base? The base has narrower tires and that is a little better for mileage. Also, how many miles on the '04? Mileage improves as overall miles climb - the engine "loosens up" and has less friction.
I have over 80,000 miles on mine, and mileage keeps inching upward - to where on 100 mile commute I get 25+, but much worse for short trips.

Best things for mileage - pump up your tires - go a few PSI over the door sticker #s - and you can drive fast, but get to the speed slowly - the jack-rabbit starts slurp gas. Those tips are from my experience.

This car is driven like a baby and not beat on. I have used synthetic oil to help reduce friction.

[estottlemire]

quote:Originally posted by Jimbo

estottlemire,welcome to this forum.Not sure what 200 miles per tank means[:I] We have two Cruisers one turbo one not Both get around 16 city and 26 highway.Try the search, type in gas milage .
Goldenturtle02 and Jeff V ,I remember reading a post from Sci Fi
that you should fill up your tank before it gets below 1/4 tank. To help keep the fuel pump cool.

Yes I am fully aware of this that the fuel pump can over heat from running low on fuel.This such a nice car I just feel thier is a problem.

[Blackcruiser]

Winter gas and cold weather are two items that really diminish the miles from a gallon of gas. I used to think I was having poor mileage too, but driving reasonably I get about 18ish from a 2003 PT GT[8D]

[robertsonzr]

I had an 04 base Cruiser with an automatic transmission and got about 26mpg. I traded it for an 01 limited with a 5-speed and was getting 29 on the highway. When i opened up the exhaust (3") and added a KN Air filter (stock type) I now get 34-36mpg depending on fuel. I find Conoco fuel to work the best and never touch Valero or BP. I do not know if this will help but it seemed to help mine durastically.

-Zach

[mjb457]

2003 Touring Pt owned since new,,18-19mpg is the norm,,nothing more sometimes less.Super maintained,garaged..plugs,K &N drop in,,tires corectly inflated etc,,its just this car,,,, MY VW Jetta always got better but..smaller & lighter,,if Chrysler could improve the MPG they would certaily sell alot more,, oh well //have fun!

[Ptcruzer07]

K&N huh? I might have to invest.


after channging my oil, I noticed a little more mileage per gallon

[robertsonzr]

Yea, it cost me about $40.00 at my local auto parts store