Want some Advice

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

Hey guys Im planning on going to Dallas sometime soon from Houston. What I wanted to ask yall is since I am concerned with gas mileage on this trip, what speed should I constantly stay at? Last time I was going 75-80mph on the 93octane tune and i only got 22 mpg... Im going to put it on 87 and see if it gets better mileage... Reason I ask cause I see some of yall posting that you get at least 24-25mpg and have the aftermarket gears like me... Also when the low fuel light comes on does it mean i have about 30 miles left till im stranded?



Sorry for all the questions but I just wanted to get some advice...

Thanks again!

 

[slayerripkdc]

Never drive till your fuel light comes on!!!! You can corrode your fuel filter and mess up your fuel pump. I would guess to stay below 70 mph.

 

[Deleted member 38176]

Never drive till your fuel light comes on!!!! You can corrode your fuel filter and mess up your fuel pump. I would guess to stay below 70 mph.

LOL I only ever but gas in my car when the fuel light comes on

 

[txredgt]

Honestly 5 spd and 3.73's if I am super worried about mpg I wouldn't go over 70mph. Entrance and exit ramps on I-45 take them slow unless you need it not to get killed. I have found the biggest thing for me is if you are driving into the wind or whatnot, after that its how good your last tune was and how recent. If your super concerned, do some simple tuneup things and it will be the best you can do.

 

[Crzyhrse]

If you've got the cruise control on, you should get better than 22mpg even with 3.73's. I got 28mpg going 78 with my stock 3.55's. I guess go slower.

 

[slayerripkdc]

I damaged my fuel pump on my s-10 pickup from getting the fuel to low.

 

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

Ok thanks for the advice guys, I guess i will stay below 70mph if I can. And your right about hte people on 45, they are insane when u merge...

 

[FordTaurusSHO94]

I've always ran everything I've had until the low fuel light comes on and I've never had a problem with anything. The current 98 Cobra that I've got is different though. Because of the supercharger and the fuel system mods, I don't let it go below 1/2 a tank. Any stock modern vehicle will be fine though, otherwise they would tell you to never let the low fuel light come on.