Print Page | Close Window

’09 Arlington Mileage record

Printed From: West Coast Fieros
Category: General Fiero Chat
Forum Name: General Talk about Fieros
Forum Description: Just want to chat about fieros? here's the place to make that happen.
URL: http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1365
Printed Date: 21 November 2024 at 6:57pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com


Topic: ’09 Arlington Mileage record
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Subject: ’09 Arlington Mileage record
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 3:56pm
Well, since we did it last year...  why not once more.

I won't bother with the fancy spreadsheet this time though.

5.656 US Gallons.
233 KM's

233 / 1.61 = 144.72 miles

144.72 / 5.656 = 25.59 US MPG  (might as well go with the EPA spec again)

Not horrid for a 4spd.




Replies:
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 4:45pm

 

No one is going to believe this, and frankly I would not believe it either if I had not done it personally.

230kms, 3.672 gallons.

Roughly 35mpg if my numbers are correct.

      I knew my numbers were going to be good this time.  I ramped all the tires up to 40psi, and I kept my foot out of it.   Ya I drove fast, but not all the Foot to the Floor accelerations, just got it up to 120-130kph and cruised.

        I have video of the pump filling, and I have a pic of the pump at finished and a photo of the dash showing the mileage.    



-------------
Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6
Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.


Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 5:00pm

 

Depending on your browser you may have to "right click" and save as.

      As promised video, http://captfiero.com/videos/mycar/gasfill.wmv - http://captfiero.com/videos/mycar/gasfill.wmv



-------------
Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6
Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.


Posted By: Fiero Zen
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 5:18pm

well I filled up with 8.945 gallons just after the boader, as you know drivng was a mix, stuck to the speed limit all the way home.

Filled up with 5.14 US gallons just around the corner
(500 m from home).

Clock reads that I did 269 / 1.61 = 167.08 miles as I arrive home.

167.08 / 5.14 = 32.49 MPG

Excellent, my best ever return.



-------------
Yesterday is History
Tomorrow is a Mystery
But Today is a Gift
That is why it is called the Present


Posted By: Bobz0r
Date Posted: 07 June 2009 at 3:35pm

Originally posted by Dr.Fiero Dr.Fiero wrote:

Well, since we did it last year...  why not once more.

I won't bother with the fancy spreadsheet this time though.

5.656 US Gallons.
233 KM's

233 / 1.61 = 144.72 miles

144.72 / 5.656 = 25.59 US MPG  (might as well go with the EPA spec again)

Not horrid for a 4spd.

That a stock 4 speed 2.8? I get 30mpg regularily on my trips to Kelowna and Penticton with my 4 speed.




Print Page | Close Window

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd. - https://www.webwiz.net