Best Rpm for Mileage
02-14-2011 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ZDan,Feb 14 2011, 06:02 PM
You do NOT get best mpg at a given speed by being in a gear that requires the smallest least throttle opening.
Originally Posted by ZDan,Feb 14 2011, 06:02 PM
You will get better mpg in a taller gear with a wider throttle opening.
Originally Posted by ZDan,Feb 14 2011, 06:02 PM
To a point, of course, you're not going to want to be lugging the engine at 1200rpm in 6th...
I was responding and agreeing to a post that clearly states that our cars don't like cruising below 2.5k rpm's. I even posted that I like and preffer 3k rpm's for cruising.
02-14-2011 | 02:56 PM
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pjcc/zdan, i think you guys misunderstand each other.
I'm sure Zdan means wide throttle opening BEFORE it htis open loop tuning. as long as its constantly adjusting AF ratio, lower RPM is better.
PJCC, I'm sure you're talking about WOT -> open loop->AF ratio drops, more gas, runs rich.
I'm sure Zdan means wide throttle opening BEFORE it htis open loop tuning. as long as its constantly adjusting AF ratio, lower RPM is better.
PJCC, I'm sure you're talking about WOT -> open loop->AF ratio drops, more gas, runs rich.
02-14-2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by s2k manual
Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:
1st to 2nd - 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd - 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th - 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th - 47 mph (75 km/h)
5th to 6th - 52 mph (83 km/h)
1st to 2nd - 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd - 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th - 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th - 47 mph (75 km/h)
5th to 6th - 52 mph (83 km/h)
02-14-2011 | 03:15 PM
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Best fuel mileage is achieved at 0 rpm. Push it wherever you go.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
02-14-2011 | 03:43 PM
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I only have a little over 9k miles in my "S" but if I'm on level ground and I'm not in a hurry(like sight seeing) I set the cruise at 40 in 6th. I get 26.9 mpg on average(over 9k miles) we went on a 320 mile drive this last Saturday and got 28.7 mpg but did not drive over 50 mph for about half of the drive. The pic's will show you why. My '06 drives very good at 2300-2500 rpm's as long as I'm not on any steep hills, if I'm on the freeway and going 75-80 mph my mileage drops to 24.8 mpg.
http://s949.photobucket.com/albums/ad338/r...2-11/?start=all
ROD
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ROD
02-14-2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ikeyballz,Feb 14 2011, 07:56 PM
pjcc/zdan, i think you guys misunderstand each other.
I'm sure Zdan means wide throttle opening BEFORE it htis open loop tuning. as long as its constantly adjusting AF ratio, lower RPM is better.
PJCC, I'm sure you're talking about WOT -> open loop->AF ratio drops, more gas, runs rich.
I'm sure Zdan means wide throttle opening BEFORE it htis open loop tuning. as long as its constantly adjusting AF ratio, lower RPM is better.
PJCC, I'm sure you're talking about WOT -> open loop->AF ratio drops, more gas, runs rich.
02-14-2011 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by haywoodjablome,Feb 14 2011, 08:15 PM
Best fuel mileage is achieved at 0 rpm. Push it wherever you go.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
02-14-2011 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by haywoodjablome,Feb 14 2011, 05:15 PM
Best fuel mileage is achieved at 0 rpm. Push it wherever you go.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
Seriously, an S2000? If yer worried about gas, maybe you shoulda bought a Honda Fit.
These questions are getting dumber and dumberer, especially the stupid arguments that always results.
Nothing wrong with trying to have fun with a sports car and trying to get better MPG...
02-14-2011 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rob-2,Feb 14 2011, 03:54 PM
I hate comments like this. He didn't want a fit, he wanted an S2000.
Nothing wrong with trying to have fun with a sports car and trying to get better MPG...
Nothing wrong with trying to have fun with a sports car and trying to get better MPG...
Its not like you drive it crazy ALL the time. This car is my daily so its not as though I can VTACHHHHH in traffic. Might as well go for some gas mileage.