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Better gas mileage from a 350 5.7L

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Old 07-26-2005, 01:13 PM
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Default Better gas mileage from a 350 5.7L

i have a Firebird Trans Am GTA that i just got. it has a 350 5.7L under the hood. since im tight on money, i would like a few tips on how to get better gas mileage out of my car. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Old 08-02-2005, 01:27 AM
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Wow i just got my first car also. Its a 1983 fire bird. It also has a 350 under the hood. There not much u can do to save money on gas no a days. 350 will cost u a lot. I think its worth the nice engine though!
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 04:34 PM
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just make sure that the engine is running properly...have it tuned up, proper maintenance, so on...
 
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Old 08-27-2005, 10:50 AM
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best way is to especially make sure all your filters are changed regularly, and the key is to not punch the throttle down constantly which i know from personal experience is hard do to. but believe it or not, my TBI 305 RS 89 Camaro used to get better mileage than my 2000 Silverado. go figure
 
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Old 08-29-2005, 03:37 PM
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ive been trying to go easy on the throttle lately, and my nonner has been getting 24 around town and around 26-27 on the highway
 
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Old 08-29-2005, 06:55 PM
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thats the key is to not mash the throttle constantly
 
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Old 10-12-2005, 02:30 PM
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but that isnt always easy...
 
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Old 11-03-2006, 04:49 AM
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Proper alignment!!! [sm=icon_cheers.gif] My GP's gas mileage went from 22.3mpg ave as indicated on the DIC before the 4 wheel alignment (3 weeks ago) to a consistant 23.0 mpg ave. Not significant, but every little bit helps.
 
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