Does gas mileage improve after break-in? - Car Talk Community
Oct 24, 2011 · Just curious if gas mileage for a brand new car improves as the engine breaks in. If so, how long does it generally take and what kind of improvements can be expected?
Factory new cars and poor gas mileage - Car Talk Community
Apr 29, 2008 · Your gas mileage will improve to about what is right in about 3,000 miles. The whole car is tightly wound when new and will break in. The car won’t get “minimum” gas mileage right out of the …
Best cheapest used 4WD or AWD that gets 25+ mpg on highway
Aug 24, 2011 · 25 mpg and 4WD puts you into Rav4, CRV, or another brand of small SUV. And these vehicles just barely get 25 mpg. You could get a small, mid size, and even a Toyota Camry with …
Which gas brand (s) are considered the best? - Car Talk Community
Dec 2, 2020 · The brand of gasoline I believed to be the best back in the late 1940s through 1956 was Cities Service (now Citgo) Back in my gas jockey days, I pumped Citgo into people’s tanks, and it …
Gas mileage and high altitude - Car Talk Community
Feb 10, 2010 · My 2007 AWD Saturn Vue has been loosing gas mileage this past year, except when we drive in the mountains of Colorado. The difference can be as much as 6 mpg. What could be the …
Best combo of fuel economy and winter weather capability
Apr 23, 2008 · Hello, I’ve got a question about the best vehicle to purchase that can handle winter weather and get good gas mileage. I will soon be moving to Colorado from Texas, and my job there …
Gas mileage with ethanol free vs 10% ethanol - Car Talk Community
Mar 8, 2013 · I have read that gasoline without ethanol has more but energy than gas with ethanol and will deliver higher gas mileage. So does that mean that the miles per gallon indicator ( either average …
Best gas mileage - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Apr 28, 2015 · Last fall I traded cars. When I purchased the car the mileage around town showed 22.5 but as I drove it it steadily went down until it was from 17 to 19 Miles per gallon around town and out …
Vacuum and gas mileage - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Nov 4, 2007 · Hey folks! I remember hearing about vacuum gauges and how they can help you get the best MPG. Remember the old AMC cars with vacuum wipers? When you were “on it” the wipers …
How do you get your best gas mileage - Car Talk Community
Oct 19, 2011 · “How do you get your best gas mileage”? Slow down. 55-60 mph is the best fuel economy for most passenger cars and trucks. Just be prepared for the horns, fingers, and tractor …