Fuel Economy

UoMDeacon · Post by **UoMDeacon** » April 4th, 2003, 10:28 am

I've got a fuel economy question for you guys. I have a '93 GS manual and I'm only getting about 25mpg at each fill-up. I drive mostly high-way miles, since I commute to work every day. Checking on the internet, it says that I should be getting around 32...Just wondering what could be wrong? Is there anything I or my mechanic can do to help out the situation? With oil prices where they are right now, I think a repair would probably pay for itself in a few months.

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 4th, 2003, 1:49 pm

I get about 29 to 30 mpg on mine, so your a little low. Do a tune up?

polak_gino · Post by **polak_gino** » April 4th, 2003, 1:52 pm

hey jpwmx3 im not sure about my cars mpg, but how many km's do u get from a tank or just about a tank where the arrow is stiil above E in about the last qauter

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 5th, 2003, 11:46 am

I get 330km to a tank in the city. It's usually 37 litres when I fill up.

RayRay · Post by **RayRay** » April 5th, 2003, 1:57 pm

i only get about 22-23 mpg driving around town, and about 25-27 mpg on the highway. how do you guys squeeze out the extra few miles around town?

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 5th, 2003, 3:19 pm

Actually I get only 21mpg in the city but I get 29-30mpg on the highway. I'm pretty much stock except K&N airfilter.

red-mx3 · Post by **red-mx3** » April 6th, 2003, 12:37 pm

Here are the recommended shift points according to the mx-3 owners manual for cruising (should produce best gas mileage):1.6-liter
1 to 2 11 mph (18 km/h)
2 to 3 18 mph (29 km/h)
3 to 4 29 mph (47 km/h)
4 to 5 42 mph (68 km/h)
1.8-liter
1 to 2 15 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 22 mph (35 km/h)
3 to 4 32 mph (51 km/h)
4 to 5 41 mph (66 km/h)So how often do you guys/gals match those shift recommendations? ... me very rarely.... lol

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 6th, 2003, 2:05 pm

No wonder I only get 21mpg in the city.. I dont get past 3rd gear.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » April 6th, 2003, 7:24 pm

has anyone ever drove 66kms in fifth gear?? the car is so boggy you can barely get any acceleration, in a GS.

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 7th, 2003, 10:38 am

That's the way our motor is built, you have to rev it high to get power, just like my ninja motorcycle. (14,000rpm redline)

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 7th, 2003, 10:40 am

[ April 17, 2003: Message edited by: jpwmx3 ]

Len-Dogg · Post by **Len-Dogg** » April 7th, 2003, 10:51 am

You've got the Ninja 250? I think that is the one that redlines so high. I am looking at getting the 500.

jpwmx3 · Post by **jpwmx3** » April 7th, 2003, 6:52 pm

Ya i have the 250, it's fast (0-60mph in 5.5 seconds)for such a small displacement engine but alot a fun too. I use to have the 500 as well. Its a great bike too. I had to get something cheaper on insurance and not get into trouble as fast as the bigger bikes.

Balhirath · Post by **Balhirath** » April 16th, 2003, 3:14 pm

Well I got the V6 and always drive in fifth in the city (About 60 km/h) without problems.
Ofcause if I want acceleration I will shift down to 3rd, but just for driving around it's the fifth.
My car is close to stock except for a KN airfilter and I usuaully get around 500 km out 40 litres (12.5 km/litre)
This include some both city and highway driving.[ April 16, 2003: Message edited by: Balhirath ]

Aston Wards · Post by **Aston Wards** » April 18th, 2003, 12:13 am

500km???????? You pushing it around town? I use to see 400 in my K8, but half of that was highway

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