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Tbf removing the full audio setup out of the boot would make a difference haha. But im not willing to loose the volume/amplifiers I have in there haha
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Are you experiencing loss of mpg or just wanting to do everything you can.
Reduce rolling weight of the wheels by fitting C5 steelies.
Fit a lighter spare
remove weight
regular service with the standard air filter
use decent fuel not supermarket special.
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14-02-2016, 04:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 14-02-2016, 04:51 PM by Piggy.)
Stg1 map, efficient skinny tyres, well serviced engine, gearbox and brakes.
Then the biggest factor... You. Takes skill but you can make a dramatic difference with driving style
And tbh, better standard speakers and thus remove heavy sub/amp will make a fair difference
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Stage 1 will give you a few more mpg. Probably a decat as well.
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Best thing to save fuel is not driving... Seriously, it has more to do with the roads you drive than anything else, and short of walking everywhere under a 10 mile trip, there's not much that makes a difference. From experience of doing tonnes of b road to all town or motorway lol.
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14-02-2016, 07:33 PM
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As Piggy says, once the car is healthy it's mostly about your driving style. That and pull out as much weight as you can.
I found refurbed injectors helped a lot, but other people haven't had consistent results. What mpg are you getting atm?
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Don't put too much fuel in the tank.
Empty the boot.
Change the oil on time.
Clean air filter.
Don't use the brakes.
Avoid driving up hill, downhill only.
Don't carry passengers.
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In all honestly though the work and money you'll spend trying to get the mpg up more will probably outweigh the savings in fuel. Especially right now when it's piss cheap
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xud it run veg /thread
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Thanks for the good times guys n gals. I might be back. Who knows.
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driving style, smaller brakes (if running 283's) eco tyres like a michelin energy instead of pilot sport.
more suspension travel so you don't have to slow down, i.e stock heights.