[DML] Re: help! newbie getting horrible gas mileage

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The automatic does not do as good as the 5-speed. Especially if there
is a lot of highway driving. The 5-speed has much better gearing for
higher speeds. With a lot of highway driving the automatic can get as
much as 25 MPG. The automatic will do better in traffic than a
5-speed, but not by much. Depending on driving conditions and if you
are using the A/C it can go as low as 15 MPG. Temperature and warm-up
affects mileage too. You will have worse mileage in the winter till it
warms up  so if you have a lot of short trips it is always warming up.
Kind of balances not running the A/C. Check the air pressure in the
tires and maybe consider a 4 wheel alignment. Empty the trunk. Extra
weight will affect mileage. On the subject of timing make sure the
vacuum AND mechanical advance are working. Vacuum leaks can also hurt
gas mileage.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote:
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> I wouldn't say I do real city driving with stop & go stuff or open 
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