rx8, might as well own a lamborghini.. MPGS!!
06-17-2009, 06:31 PM
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rx8, might as well own a lamborghini.. MPGS!!
Ok so far I'm very happy wiht the vehicle!
It handles very well, it has great pickup, and its comfortable.
However the mpg sux ! I'm getting horrible mileage,
What are you guys avaraging.
I'm literally getting 16mpg !!! 16 !!! :\ my mrs got 30
My v6 maxima got 18-22
The s2k gets 18-22
Dang I can't get 18 or 20 mpg out of this guy.
And, the tires I have say 51 max psi, I have all 4 tires at an even 40.
On daily driving I shift before 4rpm. I only go above.4 when I get throttle happy
I checked my oil seems to be descent, oil preassure is a lil above the high mark (above haklfway)
Idk when they changed it last.
How can I get better mileage out of it?
It handles very well, it has great pickup, and its comfortable.
However the mpg sux ! I'm getting horrible mileage,
What are you guys avaraging.
I'm literally getting 16mpg !!! 16 !!! :\ my mrs got 30
My v6 maxima got 18-22
The s2k gets 18-22
Dang I can't get 18 or 20 mpg out of this guy.
And, the tires I have say 51 max psi, I have all 4 tires at an even 40.
On daily driving I shift before 4rpm. I only go above.4 when I get throttle happy
I checked my oil seems to be descent, oil preassure is a lil above the high mark (above haklfway)
Idk when they changed it last.
How can I get better mileage out of it?
06-17-2009, 06:34 PM
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you bought the wrong car, should have done a bit more research.
do you do mostly city driving?
How long have your spark plugs been in there? ignition coils? ignition wires? Cleaned your air filter lately? MAF sensor?
40 psi is a lot. Most people run 34-38 for city driving.
also, the oil pressure gauge is a "dummy" gauge. It's doesnt' actually read pressure. (if the car starts, it always goes to the exact same spot and stays there)
do you do mostly city driving?
How long have your spark plugs been in there? ignition coils? ignition wires? Cleaned your air filter lately? MAF sensor?
40 psi is a lot. Most people run 34-38 for city driving.
also, the oil pressure gauge is a "dummy" gauge. It's doesnt' actually read pressure. (if the car starts, it always goes to the exact same spot and stays there)
06-17-2009, 06:43 PM
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Lamborghini LP640 = 10 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo = 15 mpg
See that, your RX-8 is still better then the Lambo!
Lamborghini Gallardo = 15 mpg
See that, your RX-8 is still better then the Lambo!
06-17-2009, 08:28 PM
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Also the Lamborghini insurance would be double that or more for the RX8. so just think of all the money you are already saving not buying the Lamborghini.
06-18-2009, 05:32 PM
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I got almost 22mpg
city+free way
Please use the cruise control
and set is 75 max, you will get 21mpg at least
I set it 73 which is 3000K rmp on free way
i got almost 300miles out of my tank
all tires 36 psi
just shift to 6th asap
1st, 2nd, 3rd dont over 3K rpm
you should get 280+ from a tank
btw
I got only 7mpg in the track
Finished my 13 gals of gas in 96 track miles,lol
city+free way
Please use the cruise control
and set is 75 max, you will get 21mpg at least
I set it 73 which is 3000K rmp on free way
i got almost 300miles out of my tank
all tires 36 psi
just shift to 6th asap
1st, 2nd, 3rd dont over 3K rpm
you should get 280+ from a tank
btw
I got only 7mpg in the track
Finished my 13 gals of gas in 96 track miles,lol
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06-18-2009, 05:40 PM
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Ok so far I'm very happy wiht the vehicle!
It handles very well, it has great pickup, and its comfortable.
However the mpg sux ! I'm getting horrible mileage,
What are you guys avaraging.
Dang I can't get 18 or 20 mpg out of this guy.
And, the tires I have say 51 max psi, I have all 4 tires at an even 40.
On daily driving I shift before 4rpm. I only go above.4 when I get throttle happy
It handles very well, it has great pickup, and its comfortable.
However the mpg sux ! I'm getting horrible mileage,
What are you guys avaraging.
Dang I can't get 18 or 20 mpg out of this guy.
And, the tires I have say 51 max psi, I have all 4 tires at an even 40.
On daily driving I shift before 4rpm. I only go above.4 when I get throttle happy
My 08 RX-8 6MT gave me 17.5mpg when I am breaking-in (just done breaking-in this week). Driving habit is very similar (4000rpm shift). 65~75% city driving.
06-18-2009, 06:19 PM
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06-18-2009, 07:18 PM
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I would take a lambo over the rx8 anytime!!! lol! But anyways 16 mpg is pretty good... I get 13-14 mpg and I had the car for 4 years!!!
Alternative option to save more gas and get more power is to swap the engine to something else like a LS1 or 2
Alternative option to save more gas and get more power is to swap the engine to something else like a LS1 or 2
06-18-2009, 07:22 PM
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So I just changed the rear tires on a yellow Lambo today...and I asked him about the MPG's. HE says ur better off with the 8 it will save you a lot of money in comparison.
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