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how can i improve mpg?

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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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how can i improve mpg?

What a list of things I should change to increase my mpg. Right now I'm getting like 12mpg if that, on my '90 N/A.
What should I change to improve my mpg?
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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full tune up
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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stop redlining it :P
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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heh , I'm not redlining it. Matter a fact i try to keep it under 4k.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Spark plugs, plug wires, and air filter would be a good start.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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yeah a good service tuneup should do wonders. you should be getting 20+
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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get rid of the auto... lol

Edit: My mpg doubled when i went to a 5spd. My city mpg is around 17
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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I got a 5 speed .....
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Set your TPS, make sure you ahve good catalytic converters, clean spark plugs. have your fuel injectors cleaned and calibrated, change your air filter. Check for vacuum leaks. Change your oil. etc.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Two more things that should give you more MPG.

Crane Cams Hi-6 digital ignition gave me a slightly better MPG. I was avg around 15-16 went up to 17-18 or so.

SAFC. Leans out your uber rich FC and should give you a couple/few more mpg as well as mo powah.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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That will add mpg, but it will by no way fix his problem.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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yea im gonna git my injectors cleaned and go for an safc
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Old May 26, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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New O2 sensor might help as well right?
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Old May 26, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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o2 sensor will only affect freeway mileage because it works only in closed loop mode or cruising speeds.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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Change the air filter if it needs it or switch to a cone.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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scrap those clogged cats
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Old May 26, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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Buy and tune an SAFC2
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Old May 27, 2004 | 02:31 AM
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sell it and get a civic....with these gas prices....civic is ur best bet
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