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[Socalfem]

Any way to get better gas mileage with my 1999 S70 ?
This car is drinking gas like crazy, oil was just changed , what else can be done for her , she's sooo thirsty allllll the time ?

[Dan A]

You're gonna need to be more specific. Which S70 do you have (trim) and what kind of mileage are you getting?

[Socalfem]

S70 turbo...about 17 around town and that's what I drive mostly is around town

[RobT5.]

S70 turbo...about 17 around town and that's what I drive mostly is around town

Sounds a little low but not by much.
Stage 0 might net you a little bit. New air filter too.


How many miles?

[Socalfem]

Sounds a little low but not by much.
Stage 0 might net you a little bit. New air filter too.


How many miles?

Stage 0 ?
Has a new air filter
Bout 83000 miles

[DScottM]

In my T5 i get maybe 17 if im tearing around haha but if i keep my foot outa it i can average 21 around town...

[Socalfem]

In my T5 i get maybe 17 if im tearing around haha but if i keep my foot outa it i can average 21 around town...

Hmmmmm

[JRL]

I can't, no matter how easy I drive
17-18 around town, 24-27 on the highway is NORMAL

[nowhereman]

Stage 0 ?
Has a new air filter
Bout 83000 miles

stage 0 would be making sure everything on the car is in perfect like new working order. Air Filters, Air Sensors, Plugs, Wires, etc. basically everything.

my 1998 s70 GLT is now at Stage 0 and with my auto i get about 24 all around. which from my understanding is perfectly normal.

these cars arent known for their mpgs. power, speed, safety yes. MPGs...... no.

[TxS70]

22 city, 30+ highway. get a smaller foot

[JRL]

TX
FLAT no hills, and like Fl. good gas mileage

PA
Lots and lots of HILLS, so not so great mileage in general

[Socalfem]

22 city, 30+ highway. get a smaller foot

How the hell ? : )
I really don't have a heavy foot at all, what have you done to your car to get that kind of mileage ?
Look at the previous post from nowhereman

[laird]

If everything is up to snuff and that's the best you are getting, you can get a tune from Lucky (ARDtuning.com). He offers a tune to maximize fuel economy.

[Socalfem]

If everything is up to snuff and that's the best you are getting, you can get a tune from Lucky (ARDtuning.com). He offers a tune to maximize fuel economy.

Thank you, but I'm in calif : (

[Keaton85]

Thank you, but I'm in calif : (

So?

[Socalfem]

So?

So drive to Oregon for a tune up ? Lol

[Keaton85]

Haha do you think everyone drives accross country to get an ARD tune?

[Socalfem]

Haha do you think everyone drives accross country to get an ARD tune?

Hell I dunno, what's ARD mean ?

[The Big Tuna]

Hell I dunno, what's ARD mean ?

This is lucky's website and the tune that would be most appropriate for your car. If you have any questions just email him, he'll be glad to help you out

http://www.ardideas.com/ardorangeme7.html

I did notice that my mpg's went up after receiving my tune, but honestly that was just another plus, it wasn't what I wanted the tune for. So it would be more of a question if you think the price in the tune is worth the 2-4 better mpg or to just deal with it, or to start replacing emmisions parts to see if any of them will net you better numbers....honestly not saying anything bad about the tune (I'm currently wearing an ARD shirt lol) but $4-500 to maybe get you 3mpg better isn't the best advice. If your truly concerned I'd follow nowheremans post, but if your not doing the work yourself with replacing stuff such as 02 sensors, the cost of that will add up fast as well, plus it'll be a crap shoot, but you know your cars service history better than any of us

[nowhereman]

basically make sure every single piece of emissions hardware is new, that the wires are new, the plugs are new, the dist cap is new, the ignition coil is new, the fuel pump is new, the filters are all new, and never never never should you hear your turbo boosting if you want 30s on your fuel economy doing city driving. if its all highway its easier but city driving it will be almost impossible.

also check your brakes, wheel bearings, tires, etc. I had one brake that was partially engaged for a while and i didnt know it. just replaced my calipers. basically you need to make sure everything to do with moving your car forward is brand new and rolling with the least resistance.

or you could be like me and most people and just replace everything and be happy that for less money than your friends spent on a new hyundai or ford youve got more features and a faster car and stop worrying about 3 mpg. if you are that concerned get a prius or some other hybrd thingy.

oh and make sure you fill up only with premium and ethanol free gasoline. that will improve it as well