The gas in my town is at about 2.20 a gallon which I suppose is not too bad comapred to some other places but anyways I want to raise the mileage in my volvo 240 what would be the best and cheapest way. I am open to just about anything.
Doug
With the rising gas prices how can I increase my mileage
The best way is to modify your driving habbits. A light foot on the accelerator pedal does wonders. Also try to keep your city driving to a minimum, and if you must drive in town, plan your route to avoid stop lights and busy intersections. I get my best fuel economy driving on the highway at about 70MPH.
Other things can help, such as using the recommended octane gas for your car. If it only needs 87 or 88 octane, use just that. There is an old wive's tale that says higher octane gas improves mileage, but that is mostly BS. Higher octane gas just ignites at a higher temp, preventing predetonation and "ping" in high-performance engines. Turbo-charged engines should use high-octane gas. My owners manual recommends 91 octane or higher for the B230FT. Keeping the air intake clean (new filter, etc.) helps as well, as does good spark plugs and wires. A general tune-up could not hurt, if it has not been done recently.
But remember: if you are running a B230-- engine, you will only be getting about 16MPG city; less if your car is in rougher shape.
By the way:
Gas in my town is $2.15/gal for regular unleaded (87 octane), and about $2.26/gal for premium. Hibbing, which is 16 miles away is a lot lower, at about $2.07/gal for regular ($2.02 if you get it at Walmart), and about $2.16/gal for premuim ($2.10 at Walmart). - Moral: if you can get gas cheaper from a town close by, do it.
Other things can help, such as using the recommended octane gas for your car. If it only needs 87 or 88 octane, use just that. There is an old wive's tale that says higher octane gas improves mileage, but that is mostly BS. Higher octane gas just ignites at a higher temp, preventing predetonation and "ping" in high-performance engines. Turbo-charged engines should use high-octane gas. My owners manual recommends 91 octane or higher for the B230FT. Keeping the air intake clean (new filter, etc.) helps as well, as does good spark plugs and wires. A general tune-up could not hurt, if it has not been done recently.
But remember: if you are running a B230-- engine, you will only be getting about 16MPG city; less if your car is in rougher shape.
By the way:
Gas in my town is $2.15/gal for regular unleaded (87 octane), and about $2.26/gal for premium. Hibbing, which is 16 miles away is a lot lower, at about $2.07/gal for regular ($2.02 if you get it at Walmart), and about $2.16/gal for premuim ($2.10 at Walmart). - Moral: if you can get gas cheaper from a town close by, do it.
/Mike
1991 940 Turbo
1991 940 Turbo
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Hello Everyone!
I am new to this forum, and would like to share my appreciation for your knowledge & experience. I used to have an '87 Mercury Grand Marquis, so I am very interested in reducing my mileage and saving money at the pump. I do the following with my 1992 240 wagon for mileage.
1. Make sure the tires are inflated properly, to their specified pressures. Underinflated tires will require more power to travel at the same speeds, using more gas. A gross example of this is a flattened tire in a wheelbarrow.
2. I keep a detailed log of my gas purchases so that I can calculate and record my mileage. I record the total mileage, the elapsed trip mileage (with a reset every gas purchase), the location, the price, total gallons purchased, and total price. My girlfriend thinks I am nuts, but it is something to do while they pump the gas for me (I live in NJ). I have had the car for three months and have only once averaged below 20 mpg (I misread the owners manual and drove around without 4th gear! & moving books for my grandmother...) I also record all of the maintenance/repair actions in this book as well.
Several other considerations. If you drive with your windows open, you greatly increase your resistance, requiring more power, i.e., more gas. This is esepcially true at highway speeds. I find the vents (even with the fan off) provide an adequate breeze (and I dont have to listen to tires on highway!!)
The estimated mileage per gallon according to the US Environmental Protection Agency is 21 & 25 mpg, on average.
I love my volvo!! Best Regards,
Ian
(chebass88)
I am new to this forum, and would like to share my appreciation for your knowledge & experience. I used to have an '87 Mercury Grand Marquis, so I am very interested in reducing my mileage and saving money at the pump. I do the following with my 1992 240 wagon for mileage.
1. Make sure the tires are inflated properly, to their specified pressures. Underinflated tires will require more power to travel at the same speeds, using more gas. A gross example of this is a flattened tire in a wheelbarrow.
2. I keep a detailed log of my gas purchases so that I can calculate and record my mileage. I record the total mileage, the elapsed trip mileage (with a reset every gas purchase), the location, the price, total gallons purchased, and total price. My girlfriend thinks I am nuts, but it is something to do while they pump the gas for me (I live in NJ). I have had the car for three months and have only once averaged below 20 mpg (I misread the owners manual and drove around without 4th gear! & moving books for my grandmother...) I also record all of the maintenance/repair actions in this book as well.
Several other considerations. If you drive with your windows open, you greatly increase your resistance, requiring more power, i.e., more gas. This is esepcially true at highway speeds. I find the vents (even with the fan off) provide an adequate breeze (and I dont have to listen to tires on highway!!)
The estimated mileage per gallon according to the US Environmental Protection Agency is 21 & 25 mpg, on average.
I love my volvo!! Best Regards,
Ian
(chebass88)
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