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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by shotiable,Apr 4 2008, 08:33 AM
dude... how much gas are you really gonna save doing this? 1mL? 2mL? i'm sorry, i didnt mean to sound like i was flaming, but realistically how much are you gonna save from doing this?
Like is said on the posting "Check this out and read it. If you tried it before, then please give us your input."

Have not tried it before nor do i have the time to even try it. I pump Chev or 76 regardless. Thanks for giving me your inputs
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by shotiable,Apr 4 2008, 08:33 AM
dude... how much gas are you really gonna save doing this? 1mL? 2mL? i'm sorry, i didnt mean to sound like i was flaming, but realistically how much are you gonna save from doing this?
Seriously, what am I going to save over my lifetime...$20 maybe $40? Then how much more of my life did I waste standing at the pump while pumping slowly instead of as fast as possible? Thanks but no thanks
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Arco and Amoco are no more, they are part of the BP group.
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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i pump chevron or shell only regardless of what other people tell me and crap... their marketing has caught my eye and i've stuck with chevron/shell since i started driving.

btw, this is really silly but i've tried the early morning thing and it doesnt work. theres my input.

i think the following make a bigger impact:
-keep tire pressure within recommended range
-top up
-travel at the maximum fuel efficient speed (they say its around 55 mph but i get metter mpg going average of 70-75 not to mention its more practical)
-lighten your load (ie: get rid of unneccessary stuff in your trunk)

i DD my car and pay close attention to my gas milage. these are a few things that i do to try and make a difference and i've been getting around 24-25mpg consistently. i go as high as 26 (i know some people go up to 29 but i havent got there yet). so... yeah... saving gas is more than just going abra-cadabra at the gas pump.

if you wanna go mythbusters style then go tailgait a big rig and apparently that saves you gas if you're within 20 feet behind a big rig because theres not as much air hitting your car or something... i havent found this to be true but i do notice less windnoise when i do it.
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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I don't know what to believe anymore!
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jamesk,Apr 4 2008, 09:22 AM
I don't know what to believe anymore!
just drive your car. thats what you should do. if you're like most people here, you didnt buy the s2000 to save gas.
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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The advice is largely incorrect, the information is old, and the whole post is basically locked.
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