Thread: Increase the gas mileage...what works for you and your ride?

Edmunds says you have to drive a Hybrid Ford Fusion 6.6 years to break even over a standard Fusion.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Breaking Even

You could always build an HHO generator. There are all kinds of plans on the web. Some people even claim they raised their gas mileage over 100 percent. They are fairly inexpensive and easy to build as well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

It takes more electricity to generate the hydrogen than you get back in energy in the car. 100% increase in mileage is a lie.

Mythbusters tried it and got no measurable increase.

Those front seats are better than a recliner!

From what I saw tje mythbusters were attempting to run the car entirely on hydrogen. What I was talking about was having the generator in addition to the fuel. I too don't really believe a 100% increase. I was just ciing what someone claimed. Sorry if I came off as stating it as a fact. HHO generators do work though. You have to direct the hydrogen into the intake. It will increase gas mileage if you do it right.

A few months ago a local tv station did a segment, they purchased a bunch of gadgets that claim that you would get better gas mileage like a tornado thingie added to the air intake hose,different air filter gas additives etc results none of them made a noticeable difference, then they brought the car to a reputable mechanic and add the entire fuel system clean up cost $120 to do the job, results 4 to 5 more miles per gallon!!!

All I can tell you is that I put a K&N cold air intake on my Chrysler hemi 300 C, the racing version while not legal for the street, who cares? And my mileage they go up, but it also went down as it really does add a few extra ponies under the hood, however if I leave the dashboard setting on mpg, which is the equivalent of a vacuum gauge and behave myself. I do get better gas mileage. As for the Hypertech my buddy used it on his car, and it seems to work well on his although he's using it for more power. As for the stainless steel exhaust, be careful what you buy. As I put one on my BMW and it wasn't worth the trade-off of noise versus power. In any event, have fun.
Griz

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I'm talking about aftermarket parts. I traded in my crew cab truck for a suburban w/ awd and the 6.0 engine. I have ordered a K&N cold air kit and plan (pending funds) on two other add-ons: Hypertech programmer & Gibson SS exhaust. Any ideas? That 6.0 loves fuel...I need to put it on a diet without hurting power.

Do you absolutely need the suburban? honestly a 6.0 gasoline engine isn't ever going to get "good" gas mileage.

I drive and ride like I just stole the damn thing myself. One day I might slow down...Maybe.


Mick

Not really in the same category, but when I picked up my new anvil last weekend, I used my trailer to transport it.
On the highways, mileage sucks with one of those things, so I drove lower than the speed limit and instead just stuck behind a big rig.

Oh, and a 6.0 liter engine? (interesting that americans have accepted the metric system for engines )
That is always going to be thirsty no matter what you do.
My advice would be to sell it and buy something of which the mileage is measured in miles per gallon instead of gallons per mile

Do you really need a 6 liter engine? The reason I ask is that from time to time I have to pull a trailer with my 110 HP suburban car, and up to the legal limit for that weight class, it holds up fine. Even if your trailer is so heavy that you can't pull it any other way, you might be better off buying an economy car for when you're not pulling that trailer.