Gas Mileage difference by State
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Gas Mileage difference by State
Hi guys,
I just moved to Houston from San Jose last Dec. My avg gas mileage in Cali was 16.5 mpg for the previous year. Since moving to Houston, my gas mileage is now 19.5 mpg for the last 3 fill-ups since Jan. I have noticed I drive more on the freeway, but its only during rush hour traffic. Also, I am not babying it and the top was down most of the time. I take it past 7000rpms regularly. Just to test this current tank I was going to keep it below 3500rpms.
So, is Cali gas that much different that my MPG would drop that much for our Rx7s? My truck a '99 F150 still get about 17 mpg in Cali or Tx gas.
BTW, I got 23+ mpg on the drive from Cali in freezing weather.
I just moved to Houston from San Jose last Dec. My avg gas mileage in Cali was 16.5 mpg for the previous year. Since moving to Houston, my gas mileage is now 19.5 mpg for the last 3 fill-ups since Jan. I have noticed I drive more on the freeway, but its only during rush hour traffic. Also, I am not babying it and the top was down most of the time. I take it past 7000rpms regularly. Just to test this current tank I was going to keep it below 3500rpms.
So, is Cali gas that much different that my MPG would drop that much for our Rx7s? My truck a '99 F150 still get about 17 mpg in Cali or Tx gas.
BTW, I got 23+ mpg on the drive from Cali in freezing weather.
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Originally posted by uhvnutn
CA's emmissions sucks!! Florida emissions rocks!!
CA's emmissions sucks!! Florida emissions rocks!!
Please refrain from helpless and hopeless posts in the 2nd gen technical section. Bragging posts or just stupied posts belong in the lounge.
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Yeah, I checked through the DEP database, CA fuels have additives that PA fuels don't and different aromatic contents.......
Its counter productive though.... Less emissions, but less mileage, so you have to burn more gas do go the same distance..... like cutting off the head to cure the headache.
Its counter productive though.... Less emissions, but less mileage, so you have to burn more gas do go the same distance..... like cutting off the head to cure the headache.
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Originally posted by f1blueRx7
From what I understand the octane rating is lower in California compared to other states? Wouldn't this have a big effect on your gas mileage?
From what I understand the octane rating is lower in California compared to other states? Wouldn't this have a big effect on your gas mileage?
Non turbos generally get better mileage and power on the lowest (87 RON).
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Originally posted by YearsOfDecay
not faamiliar with san Jose... is it flatter where you are now??
not faamiliar with san Jose... is it flatter where you are now??
Also I only use 87 gas. If you also notice my original post, I also drive a '99 F150 v6. Its mileage did not change on the move.
My question was does it matter that much for Rotories on the formulation of gas that is put in?
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The only thing I've notice is cheap gas (walmart, costco) kills my fuel economy & power.
I'm getting 19/24 in Atlanta and that's with a freeflowing exhaust without retuning for power.
I'm getting 19/24 in Atlanta and that's with a freeflowing exhaust without retuning for power.
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