Poor MPG?

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 11th, 2009, 12:36 PM

that had to be a typo! 1500?

Ace417 · November 11th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Fijistudios

you shift at 1500 .... how do you not stall the car?

uhm...it just doesnt i dont know what to tell you lol

Originally Posted by weems

No shit, not to mention that is pretty hard on your transmission.

never heard that

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

that had to be a typo! 1500?

no sir

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM

damn!

Ace417 · November 11th, 2009, 12:51 PM

although if you say it is detrimental to the transmission i guess ill have to go up to 2k

98mustang · November 11th, 2009, 01:11 PM

I would say for my car that is..... 1500rpm is on the verge of lugging the motor in higher gears. Because if im in 4th and shift at 1500rpm then it drops severely in 5th. But what do I know im new to this whole GT 5 speed thing. Just my .02.

asiansensation78 · November 11th, 2009, 01:31 PM

I'm lucky if I get 150 miles per tank lol

zigbigadoru · November 11th, 2009, 03:46 PM

even when i was just learning how to drive my car i didnt shift at 1500. holy crap thats low, i think you should raise it to like 2k or maybe 2500.

GTermi · November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM

I have never got better than 19 mpg out of my car. probably because i treat everytime i get in the car like the Daytona 500. When i use spray i get about 8 mpg. Oh well i dont care, i didnt buy a mustang for gas milage.

Eagle2000GT · November 11th, 2009, 05:03 PM

You can't really measure mileage by the tank. But let's try anyway. Most people don't run the tank dry so let say a tank of gas is 13 gallons. 200 miles would be 15.4 mpg. Not bad for city driving. Even if the number were 190 miles and 13.5 gallons that would be 14.1 mpg. Still not bad for the city.

I drive a combination of interstate/highway/city and get approximately 20 mpg or around 300 miles per tank. If I drive less interstate it goes down to 19 mpg. More interstate and I can get 21 mpg. (This is assuming, of course, that I keep my foot out of the fuel injectors.) I'm fairly certain that if I drove a complete tank on the interstate I could get 22-23 mpg.

AzSonicSnake · November 11th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by ZexyStang

Oh well i dont care, i didnt buy a mustang for gas milage.

so much truth in this statement! buying a v8 mustang and expecting good gas milage is like going to the strip club expecting to find a good wife.

pyschopath76 · November 11th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

so much truth in this statement! buying a v8 mustang and expecting good gas milage is like going to the strip club expecting to find a good wife.

my sentinments exactly!!!

GTermi · November 11th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

so much truth in this statement! buying a v8 mustang and expecting good gas milage is like going to the strip club expecting to find a good wife.

thats a good analogy. haha. i just get tired of people i know with mustangs complain about gas milage all the time. im thinking you got a v8 muscle car. if ur gunna complain, cut of ur nuts, hand ur balls and keys to the dealer and buy yourself a prius.

AzSonicSnake · November 11th, 2009, 06:30 PM

same here. i track it from time to time just for laughs, but its not the reason i bought the car so i don't really care too much.

08blkgt500 · November 11th, 2009, 06:39 PM

plus one on the high drop on the mpg from hwy driving to city.

i usually averaged 200 on 95% hwy to 150-180 (at best) on 95% city driving...

EDIT:i usually shift at 2k to 2.5k

GTermi · November 11th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

same here. i track it from time to time just for laughs, but its not the reason i bought the car so i don't really care too much.

The only time i do it is when i spray the hell out of it. Its so funny when im averaging 8 mpg and my friends 66 mustang is getting better gas milage than i am. gotta love spray

AzSonicSnake · November 11th, 2009, 06:45 PM

yeah, i have that same issue with my little eaton on my car. i love to hear it scream.

and my mpg numbers stay in the single digits when i street drive it, because i love rompin it till i hit third and lettin out.

dannyboy281 · November 11th, 2009, 06:56 PM

im not complaining and i was just wondering because i though it i might be running it too rich.... i guess its normal since its city miles and yes the fuel filter was already changed this summer along with many other things...also just go new nittos and the pressure is correct...thanks for all the replies guys

ModMustang97GT · November 11th, 2009, 07:32 PM

I made about 18 mpg city and 24-26 highway. I have stock gears and shift at 2000 rpm.

The 1500 is doable in an 05+. The variable cam timing makes them have more torque down low than we do. Also, do you live somewhere flat? I live in seattle and its Hilly as F. So shifting changes a bit as I go.

On the whole though. 20mpg average is pretty freaking good for a v8 muscle car. No one ever believes me, so I figure its good. My Fucking chrysler 300 gets 20 mpg.

November 11th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#21
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	that had to be a typo! 1500? __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

November 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#23
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	damn! __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

November 11th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#26
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	I'm lucky if I get 150 miles per tank lol __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#28
GTermi Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have never got better than 19 mpg out of my car. probably because i treat everytime i get in the car like the Daytona 500. When i use spray i get about 8 mpg. Oh well i dont care, i didnt buy a mustang for gas milage. __________________ My Car- 2004 Mustang GT Her Car- 2011 V6 Auto Premium Saving up for either a 2009 Shelby GT500 or a 2011 5.0...Can't decide!

November 11th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#29
Eagle2000GT MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 4,732 iTrader: 1 reviews	You can't really measure mileage by the tank. But let's try anyway. Most people don't run the tank dry so let say a tank of gas is 13 gallons. 200 miles would be 15.4 mpg. Not bad for city driving. Even if the number were 190 miles and 13.5 gallons that would be 14.1 mpg. Still not bad for the city. I drive a combination of interstate/highway/city and get approximately 20 mpg or around 300 miles per tank. If I drive less interstate it goes down to 19 mpg. More interstate and I can get 21 mpg. (This is assuming, of course, that I keep my foot out of the fuel injectors.) I'm fairly certain that if I drove a complete tank on the interstate I could get 22-23 mpg. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

November 11th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#25
98mustang Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Statesboro/Augusta GA. Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say for my car that is..... 1500rpm is on the verge of lugging the motor in higher gears. Because if im in 4th and shift at 1500rpm then it drops severely in 5th. But what do I know im new to this whole GT 5 speed thing. Just my .02.

November 11th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#33
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,716 iTrader: 1 reviews	same here. i track it from time to time just for laughs, but its not the reason i bought the car so i don't really care too much. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

November 11th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#34
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,601 iTrader: 0 reviews	plus one on the high drop on the mpg from hwy driving to city. i usually averaged 200 on 95% hwy to 150-180 (at best) on 95% city driving... EDIT:i usually shift at 2k to 2.5k __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

November 11th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#36
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,716 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah, i have that same issue with my little eaton on my car. i love to hear it scream. and my mpg numbers stay in the single digits when i street drive it, because i love rompin it till i hit third and lettin out. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

November 11th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#37
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,423 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not complaining and i was just wondering because i though it i might be running it too rich.... i guess its normal since its city miles and yes the fuel filter was already changed this summer along with many other things...also just go new nittos and the pressure is correct...thanks for all the replies guys __________________ FS: Mach 1 OEM Wheels 3K miles with NEW Nitto 555's 275/40/17's PM me http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...555s-rear.html

November 11th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#38
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	I made about 18 mpg city and 24-26 highway. I have stock gears and shift at 2000 rpm. The 1500 is doable in an 05+. The variable cam timing makes them have more torque down low than we do. Also, do you live somewhere flat? I live in seattle and its Hilly as F. So shifting changes a bit as I go. On the whole though. 20mpg average is pretty freaking good for a v8 muscle car. No one ever believes me, so I figure its good. My Fucking chrysler 300 gets 20 mpg. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

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