2004 gas mileage...

isn't having an air intake supposed to improve gas mileage..i put a short ram air intake in last week and now my mileage is down by almost 100 km a tank..

can it be someting else, unrelated to the intake..

thanks guys

Raffi,
Your mileage actually went down?? The intake is not really suppose to increase your mileage significantly, perhaps 2-4 mpg's. What you should feel is a more positive response when you pound the pedal and a bit more increase in HP's. My mileage increased by about 2 mpg's but, the engine response was worth it especially on the highway. I have no regrets.
Brant

hey brant...yea i know, i am getting all those good effects of the intake, such as HP and better response..but the gas is just going way down..i don't get it man

Raffi,
What are your driving habits?? Around town driving or highway?? Dirty plugs?? The intake is a simple thing, why your losing on mpg's, it's gotta be something simple. Engine running rough?? Toss in a tank full of SUPER 93+ octane fuel and some cleaner.
If ya do a lot of round town driving, stretch her legs on the open road where ya can really open her up.
Keep us advised & we're standing by,
Brant

Very simply put, if you rip on the sucker, which I'm sure you have, I did, You will significantly decrease mileage. If you drive it like your grand ma you will notice an increase in gas mileage.

sup dudes..ok i admit, i had just gotten my intake so i drove it a little harder..reved it much higher than normal, later shifting..and the mileage dropped by about 50km/tank...now i just filled up a fresh tank..so we will see how it goes this time, driving normally..

i can honeslty say my driving is done on a 50/50 split...half the time on highways and the other on roads

Raffi,
So you are the problem...LOL jus kiddin bud. I just cruise the parkway, reach down, pull the seat back, crank up some tunes and maintain between 60 & 65 mph. Once in a while I'll get that urge to open her up and let her glide comfortabley at 75 to 80. Listening to those 106 horses scream. Hell, I'll even turn off the tunes and just listen to her hummmm..oopps sorry got caught up in the moment...LOL!!!
Brant

Would agree with Brant on this. After putting the intake on mine I noticed the drop in mileage, but then realized I was driving it much harder. Once I backed off, mileage wen up to where it was susposed to be!

There is a noticable difference in the mileage over 65mph. I can get around 40mpg or so at 65, but it drops alot going over 70!!!

Guess I will have to drop it and get it out of the wind a little better!!!!!

It can't be helped I to am very guilty of doing the exact same thing.

Oh, to be so young and one with foot full of lead....LOL!!!!
Brant

With the winter weather down here I forgot to check the one biggest thing in gas mileage. I noticed in the past couple of tanks that my mileage had dropped a bit, I figgured the CAI and my lead foot were the culprits. Sort of, I noticed that my tires were looking a bit low but didn't pay much mind to it. Yesterday I finally decided to check it, 22psi in the fronts and about 15 in the rears. A drastic case of low pressure but only the rears looked a little soft. After filling the tires to about 34psi and filling the tank, imagine to my surprise the gas mileage jumped up to where it should be.


Don't forget the basics of gas mileage. Tire pressures are the biggest robbers and the easiest thing to correct.

Just figured I would let everyone know how dumb I can be...... 15psi?!?!?!

Nauticus,
I wouldn't say dumb or stupid but, lets all be honest, there have been times we have ignored our tires. This is as Nauticus states, something so simple yet we do over look them. Very good point!!!!
Brant

You would be shocked at the amount of times that I have had a low tire and didn't notice it. Normally I can feel it in the handling, old Accents like my 95 have no power steering, but it is gradual and I am guilty to.

Actually, I would prefer no power steering. I like the feel of the harshness. I may be wrong but, I do tend to believe that PS takes away & hides the feeling.
Brant

I couldn't agree with you more. You can feel the road much better without it and this comes in handy when your really tearing it up.

But boy is parrallel parking a pain in the @$$ without it!!! My first vehicle was a 1986 mazda b-2000 pickup, 5spd, extended cab with no power steering!! Try taking your drivers test in that!!!

You must have a heavy foot....... Sorry for your luck....

you eventually get used to it though.