Tuning For MPG

andrewa. · 05-06-2008, 10:49 AM

After i tuned my car and gained a good performence i wonder if it would be worth it to tune striclty for good MPG. SCT websites gives like a 3-5mpg better avg. But could you get a better one if it was custom tune for better MPG?

This would be more for my g/fs car. So would the price a tuner be worth it?

mdvaldosta · 05-06-2008, 11:38 AM

I don't see 3-5 mpg from a tune... maybe 1 or 2 mpg at most with some exhaust work and a CAI and a tune for that.

8t6 · 05-06-2008, 06:04 PM

yeah all these miricle cures for better MPG none of them work your never gonna improve your MPG over stock more than a few mpg's 3 at most

If you want a gas save by a Honda lol

RememberMorrison · 05-06-2008, 07:06 PM

What car are you even talking about

andrewa. · 05-07-2008, 10:20 PM

My g/f has a 08 bettle, brand new. The car doesnt get the best MPG, just thought that the tuner IMO did so well giving my stang a good improvment it might be able to get her some better mpg numbers. Oh well.

mdvaldosta · 05-07-2008, 10:46 PM

Beetles get great gas mileage I thought, I would guess 25-30mpg freeway which is pretty good. I don't know of any modern Volkswagen vehicle that doesn't get good gas mileage.

8t6 · 05-08-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

Beetles get great gas mileage I thought, I would guess 25-30mpg freeway which is pretty good. I don't know of any modern Volkswagen vehicle that doesn't get good gas mileage.

Agreed if you want better than that buy a Honda or something lol or a KIA whatever get like 30 some to the gallon

BWAL09 · 05-08-2008, 05:41 AM

they should start making beetles with legs instead of wheels.. that would be awesome..

but yeah, a tune is worth it IMO. even if you gain 1 mpg, it's better than nothing.

8t6 · 05-08-2008, 05:58 AM

No its not you pay how much for the tune it will take awhile to get your money back but hey I guess a tune would mabey make it a little better I wouldnt do it tho

TheUNZippee! · 05-10-2008, 03:04 AM

I picked up 3 mpg from a 91 octane torque tune with a diablosport predator tuner & an Airaid cold air intake on my 07 Mustang GT.

andrewa. · 05-10-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

I picked up 3 mpg from a 91 octane torque tune with a diablosport predator tuner & an Airaid cold air intake on my 07 Mustang GT.

See that arcitle in Moddified mustangs about the Mach getting up to 30mpg on highway. Very intresting.

TheUNZippee! · 05-10-2008, 11:01 PM

Yes I did see that, Andrew, and I believe it. I've gotten 28 with mine running a 91 octane torque tune with the cruise on at 70 mph, and 30 if I put along the back roads, shift progressively, and keep it under 65.

05-06-2008, 10:49 AM	#1
andrewa. Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 31	Tuning For MPG After i tuned my car and gained a good performence i wonder if it would be worth it to tune striclty for good MPG. SCT websites gives like a 3-5mpg better avg. But could you get a better one if it was custom tune for better MPG? This would be more for my g/fs car. So would the price a tuner be worth it?

05-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 391 Blog Entries: 4	I don't see 3-5 mpg from a tune... maybe 1 or 2 mpg at most with some exhaust work and a CAI and a tune for that.

05-06-2008, 06:04 PM	#3
8t6 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 417	yeah all these miricle cures for better MPG none of them work your never gonna improve your MPG over stock more than a few mpg's 3 at most If you want a gas save by a Honda lol

05-06-2008, 07:06 PM	#4
RememberMorrison Serious Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Auburn University Posts: 708	What car are you even talking about

05-07-2008, 10:20 PM	#5
andrewa. Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 31	My g/f has a 08 bettle, brand new. The car doesnt get the best MPG, just thought that the tuner IMO did so well giving my stang a good improvment it might be able to get her some better mpg numbers. Oh well.

05-07-2008, 10:46 PM	#6
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 391 Blog Entries: 4	Beetles get great gas mileage I thought, I would guess 25-30mpg freeway which is pretty good. I don't know of any modern Volkswagen vehicle that doesn't get good gas mileage.

05-08-2008, 05:41 AM	#8
BWAL09 MA Editor / Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powder Springs, Georgia Posts: 952 Blog Entries: 1	they should start making beetles with legs instead of wheels.. that would be awesome.. but yeah, a tune is worth it IMO. even if you gain 1 mpg, it's better than nothing.

05-08-2008, 05:58 AM	#9
8t6 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 417	No its not you pay how much for the tune it will take awhile to get your money back but hey I guess a tune would mabey make it a little better I wouldnt do it tho

05-10-2008, 03:04 AM	#10
TheUNZippee! Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 186	I picked up 3 mpg from a 91 octane torque tune with a diablosport predator tuner & an Airaid cold air intake on my 07 Mustang GT.

05-10-2008, 11:01 PM	#12
TheUNZippee! Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 186	Yes I did see that, Andrew, and I believe it. I've gotten 28 with mine running a 91 octane torque tune with the cruise on at 70 mph, and 30 if I put along the back roads, shift progressively, and keep it under 65.