Record: Miles to Gas Light on
03-15-2004, 08:53 AM
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Record: Miles to Gas Light on
Mine is 362 miles in a '97 3.2, post your records 
03-15-2004, 08:57 AM
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Damn, I got 458 in an '03 TL base. Nice job on the Type S!
Thats around 32 mpg
Thats around 32 mpg
03-15-2004, 11:57 AM
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340 isn't bad, that California gas is crap!
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03-15-2004, 05:15 PM
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HOLY CRAP!!!! im nowhere near that!!! in the summer, I was getting on the highway around 450kilometers!
now that im going to school, lots of really slow traffic my tank was getting like 300ish! I might need a hard core tune up!
now that im going to school, lots of really slow traffic my tank was getting like 300ish! I might need a hard core tune up!
03-16-2004, 09:42 PM
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I average just under 25 miles a gallon, which equates to about 360 miles per tank.
On long highway trips I've gotten just under 400 miles a tank. And on those I probably would've gotten over 400 if I had run the tank dry, but I'm not down with running out of gas
BTW, I've got a '97 2.5 with 125k.
On long highway trips I've gotten just under 400 miles a tank. And on those I probably would've gotten over 400 if I had run the tank dry, but I'm not down with running out of gas
BTW, I've got a '97 2.5 with 125k.
03-16-2004, 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by jons543
WTF, I get upwards or 250. I drive 140 miles freeway and the rest is all city. Why is mine so bad? 2.5l, BTW
WTF, I get upwards or 250. I drive 140 miles freeway and the rest is all city. Why is mine so bad? 2.5l, BTW
Heavy aftermarket wheels will suck gas and so will underinflated tires.
03-16-2004, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by jons543
Stock wheels, close to normal pressure
Stock wheels, close to normal pressure
03-18-2004, 10:06 AM
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Sh*t....I get about 250 at the most. Its probably because of my 17 inch rims. Does autostart have anything to do with it? What can I do to help with the gas milege. Someone suggested a fuel injection.
03-25-2004, 01:29 PM
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Damn you guys get great gas mileage. I get 245 miles on a full tank of gas from full to the point that my gas light comes on. My car is a 2.5. I guess I need a tune up or something. 
03-25-2004, 07:07 PM
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Wow I play around alot but i only get like 230 to a full topped off tank! Even when i'm calm and drive slow I get like 250. why is mine so bad?I got Aluminum 15's and 30lbs tire pressure. Thats all perfect why is my 1996 3.2TL doing so bad?
03-25-2004, 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by Acuracy02
How is this obtainable?
Mike
How is this obtainable?
Mike
32 X 15 = 480 miles
03-26-2004, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by Ken1997TL
460 is possible on a 2nd gen TL because they can get up to 32 mpg on the highway. That is thanks to 5 gears and being able to cruise along at 2000 rpms at 65 mph or so.
32 X 15 = 480 miles
460 is possible on a 2nd gen TL because they can get up to 32 mpg on the highway. That is thanks to 5 gears and being able to cruise along at 2000 rpms at 65 mph or so.
32 X 15 = 480 miles
03-26-2004, 07:45 PM
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My Dad has a 2003 TL and gets 32 mpg on regular, his record being 33.
I just did a trip today in my TL and got 28 mpg
I just did a trip today in my TL and got 28 mpg
03-27-2004, 10:59 PM
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Heh, that is crazy. I get around 230 a tank. I have a '97 3.2. I figured I'd get a tranny flush, new fuel filter, K&N Air filter, and an oil change and see what happens.
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