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[6412093]

Hi all
I run a 2001 Saturn 4 cylinder, 5 speed stick that is rated at 27 city, 39 highway. For the last 2 months I have been driving slower, "brakeless," and coasting down hills in neutral. I am now averaging 39, up from 33.

I also tried coasting with the engine off but my mileage did not noticeably improve. I have also tried drafting behind trucks but I was expecting to see my rpms drop when I got tucked in and it didn't.

I emptied the trunk and just added air to my tires. I am dying to get 40 mi/gal. Any hints?

[Chuck]

Welcome to CleanMPG!

Getting ScanGage could help identify what works from a fuel consumption standpoint.

[brick]

Welcome! I hope you don't mind that I moved your post to its own thread to give you a proper start. Saturn drivers have done some really outstanding things with their cars and I expect you will be no different. Just give it time and don't push the new stuff too hard. The FE will come.

[diamondlarry]

Welcome to CleanMPG! It's nice to see yet another Saturn owner. As already stated, A Scanguage will be a very useful tool in helping to increase your FE. 50 mpg tanks are quite possible with your car.

[6412093]

What is a scangauge--Is that a dial that shows your ongoing MPG, where do I get one?

[tbaleno]

Here is a review of the scangauge by Wayne (Xcel). It should give you an overview of what it is.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/revie...e-ii-4495.html