Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
#1
Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
I don't get the greatest mileage on my 07 4wd suburban LTZ, so I installed a volant cold air intake. It gave me about a mile per gallon improvement, and I have also improved my lead foot habits to get closer to a 14mpg average. But I'm looking for more! Not performance mind you, I'm not racing that big **** truck, but rather just to give me the gas mileage they said it would have.
What performance chip/programmer would be the best choice for fuel efficiency first settings?
What performance chip/programmer would be the best choice for fuel efficiency first settings?
#3
RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
I went with penzoil full synthetic. They should be about the same right? I was also going to run some higher test fuel through to see if I can clean it out. I bought the car with about 10k miles on it.
I was also reading about throttle spacers? But I'd rather not get too mechanically involved, so as not to void any warranties I have.
I was also reading about throttle spacers? But I'd rather not get too mechanically involved, so as not to void any warranties I have.
#4
RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
According to tests that I have read, Penzoil is actually better than Mobil 1. Mobil 1 does not reach its prime until about 5000 miles
#5
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RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
I'd run 1-2 bottles of Techron thru it if you want to clean the fuel system/injectors. As far as throttle body spacers go, if they work like carb spacers, then you might see some hp increase but up at the high end of the rpm band which you don't operate in very much.
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RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
I currently use regular gasoline. Would it be better to just fill up a couple of tanks with high test? It probably wouldn't cost but a couple of dollars more than two bottles of the cleaner. Also, is anyone achieving better mileage on midgrade than regular?
Basically, I just am not getting the mileage out of my 07 suburban as I was out of my 01 YukonXL. The highway mileageis actuallyslightly better, but the city mileage is definately a couple mpg worse. Some of that could be that I have 4wd now (although I only run in 2wd), as well as the new truck being slightly heavier. But I would like to get it on par for city driving at a minimum.
Basically, I just am not getting the mileage out of my 07 suburban as I was out of my 01 YukonXL. The highway mileageis actuallyslightly better, but the city mileage is definately a couple mpg worse. Some of that could be that I have 4wd now (although I only run in 2wd), as well as the new truck being slightly heavier. But I would like to get it on par for city driving at a minimum.
#7
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RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
Most brands of gas now have about the same level of detergency. I just buy my Techron when Advance Auto has their buy one, get one free deal.
FWIW I'm getting 13-13.5 in town and that's with mostly short trips and very little hwy. Best hwy was last trip back from lake at 19.6.
Unless you are using a programmer, anything over 87 octane is just like throwing your money out the window. IMO
FWIW I'm getting 13-13.5 in town and that's with mostly short trips and very little hwy. Best hwy was last trip back from lake at 19.6.
Unless you are using a programmer, anything over 87 octane is just like throwing your money out the window. IMO
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#8
RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
ORIGINAL: toydriver00
According to tests that I have read, Penzoil is actually better than Mobil 1. Mobil 1 does not reach its prime until about 5000 miles
According to tests that I have read, Penzoil is actually better than Mobil 1. Mobil 1 does not reach its prime until about 5000 miles
I'd sure like to see that test paper.
#9
RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
I was just reading a motortrend test of the 07 Suburban LTZ 4WD and they reported only 10 mpg in the city. I don't feel so bad now. I would still like to get to a consistant 15 mpg city however.
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RE: Best performance chip for Mileage increase?
ORIGINAL: fbickley
I would still like to get to a consistant 15 mpg city however.
I would still like to get to a consistant 15 mpg city however.