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RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 11/28/2005 8:49:46 AM    Nauticus   Posts: 41 Joined: 10/27/2005 Status: offline 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?!?!?! _____________________________ 2003 Accent 1.6L 5spd. 3dr. Front strut bar,CAI intake, Keyless w/ alarm, Kenwood headunit/speakers, Power Accoustic 1000w amp w/ 2 10" subs. (in reply to Brant) Post #: 11

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 11/29/2005 6:56:27 PM    Brant Posts: 215 Joined: 9/19/2005 Status: offline 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 (in reply to Nauticus) Post #: 12

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 11/29/2005 7:52:03 PM    poacher   Posts: 551 Joined: 10/20/2005 Status: offline 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. (in reply to Brant) Post #: 13

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 11/30/2005 6:20:36 PM    Brant Posts: 215 Joined: 9/19/2005 Status: offline 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 < Message edited by Brant -- 11/30/2005 6:21:13 PM > (in reply to poacher) Post #: 14

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 12/9/2005 9:37:40 AM    poacher   Posts: 551 Joined: 10/20/2005 Status: offline 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. (in reply to Brant) Post #: 15

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 12/9/2005 10:42:42 AM    Nauticus   Posts: 41 Joined: 10/27/2005 Status: offline 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!!! _____________________________ 2003 Accent 1.6L 5spd. 3dr. Front strut bar,CAI intake, Keyless w/ alarm, Kenwood headunit/speakers, Power Accoustic 1000w amp w/ 2 10" subs. (in reply to poacher) Post #: 16

[Awaiting Approval] Chad@junblusa.com Posts: 171 Joined: 12/5/2005 Status: offline [Awaiting Approval] Post #: 17

RE: 2004 gas mileage... - 12/9/2005 3:29:34 PM    poacher   Posts: 551 Joined: 10/20/2005 Status: offline you eventually get used to it though. (in reply to Nauticus) Post #: 18

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