What kind of MPG are you getting?
11-26-2012, 08:16 PM
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The tires are all almost new. I noticed when I was putting them on, they were noticably heavier than the stock wheels. Part of this must be due to the weight. I don't drive very conservativly so I wouldn't expect perfect fuel economy. I'm going to change those fluids you mentioned this weekend. Is it ok to use super blue brake fluid as clutch fluid? I've read conflicting info about that.
11-26-2012, 10:34 PM
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im up in vancouver bc, and i get around 23-25mpg of city driving. I live close to work so most of the gas is used towards warming the car up with auto-start (cold mornings up here)
11-26-2012, 10:40 PM
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11-26-2012, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kevo156' timestamp='1353979487' post='22173346
The tires are all almost new. I noticed when I was putting them on, they were noticably heavier than the stock wheels. Part of this must be due to the weight. I don't drive very conservativly so I wouldn't expect perfect fuel economy. I'm going to change those fluids you mentioned this weekend. Is it ok to use super blue brake fluid as clutch fluid? I've read conflicting info about that.
11-26-2012, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1353993378' post='22173672
[quote name='kevo156' timestamp='1353979487' post='22173346']
The tires are all almost new. I noticed when I was putting them on, they were noticably heavier than the stock wheels. Part of this must be due to the weight. I don't drive very conservativly so I wouldn't expect perfect fuel economy. I'm going to change those fluids you mentioned this weekend. Is it ok to use super blue brake fluid as clutch fluid? I've read conflicting info about that.
The tires are all almost new. I noticed when I was putting them on, they were noticably heavier than the stock wheels. Part of this must be due to the weight. I don't drive very conservativly so I wouldn't expect perfect fuel economy. I'm going to change those fluids you mentioned this weekend. Is it ok to use super blue brake fluid as clutch fluid? I've read conflicting info about that.
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Yes, our cars take mineral based fluid. Silicon can damage seals/lines etc.
11-27-2012, 09:25 AM
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I was looking at my bottle of super blue which is dot 4 and some old Motul 5.1 I have. Both mineral based, I am pretty sure super blue comes in a silicon base as well if I remember, but I could be mistaken. Anyway, whatever you use, make sure its mineral.
11-27-2012, 09:27 AM
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personally, aside from the color of the ATE stuff, i prefer the motul. had great results in every car ive used it on. excellent performance and brake feel.
disclosure: i dont track my cars, cause im a chickenshit so brake fade is less a problem its more feel while daily driving or spirited driving on empty roads
disclosure: i dont track my cars, cause im a chickenshit so brake fade is less a problem its more feel while daily driving or spirited driving on empty roads
11-27-2012, 12:10 PM
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DOT 3/4/5.1 are glycol-ether based (different from mineral oil), DOT 5 is silicone based. Mineral oil is pretty much only used in bike brake systems these days, and only a couple brands there, even (Shimano, Magura).
http://www.advancepetro.com/differentbrakefluid.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid
As for the original question, we average 24-25, and I've gotten 30 on a long road trip.
http://www.advancepetro.com/differentbrakefluid.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid
As for the original question, we average 24-25, and I've gotten 30 on a long road trip.
11-27-2012, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by spets' timestamp='1354030201' post='22174295
DOT 3/4 is mineral based, DOT 5 is the silicone stuff.
http://www.advancepetro.com/differentbrakefluid.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid
As for the original question, we average 24-25, and I've gotten 30 on a long road trip.
/> But I do have Mineral in my Brembo calipers on my DH MT bike. Anyway, dont use Silicone, or flip cops the bird or poop your pants, going to be a bad day
