Changed to Amsoil GL4 + Amsoil 0W-30 and got 35 mpg!

[crazy97]

I never thought I could get this much improvement with just oil. A few days ago I added Amsoil 75W-90 GL4 and Amsoil 0W-30 signature series motor oil that I purchased from Talkinghorse.. I filled up in Alexandria, Mn and drove to St Paul and filled up again just to see what the mileage was since the gas gauge hardly moved.. 144 miles on 3.97 gal. (35 mpg) with the 97 Max going 65-68 mph using Shell V power. Now I dont feel so dumb letting everyone pass me! Definitely worth the extra $$ that Amsoil costs. This may be a fluke but I doubt it.

[ghostrider17]

Originally Posted by crazy97

I never thought I could get this much improvement with just oil. A few days ago I added Amsoil 75W-90 GL4 and Amsoil 0W-30 signature series motor oil that I purchased from Talkinghorse.. I filled up in Alexandria, Mn and drove to St Paul and filled up again just to see what the mileage was since the gas gauge hardly moved.. 144 miles on 3.97 gal. (35 mpg) with the 97 Max going 65-68 mph using Shell V power. Now I dont feel so dumb letting everyone pass me! Definitely worth the extra $$ that Amsoil costs. This may be a fluke but I doubt it.

PLEASE TELL me you weren't looking at the trip computer?!?!?!

gr

[DAVE Sz]

what were you getting before from the same driving conditions?
As above, using the trip computer or actual calculations?
Next time run the tank down more before bothering with making threads. Saves time for both u and us...

[crazy97]

Originally Posted by DAVE Sz

what were you getting before from the same driving conditions?
As above, using the trip computer or actual calculations?
Next time run the tank down more before bothering with making threads. Saves time for both u and us...

The best I ever got with the same type of driving was a 294 mile trip from Sioux Falls and got 32 mpg. Well, my trip was done.. What was I supposed to do run the tank down and let a bunch of stop and go traffic deflate the mileage?

Originally Posted by ghostrider17

PLEASE TELL me you weren't looking at the trip computer?!?!?!

gr

I know about the trip computers...I dont have a trip computer on the 97. I figured it out the old fashoned way. Miles traveled divided by gallons pumped.

[ghostrider17]

Well - that SHOULD be an accurate reading....assuming the PUMP was accurate, AND that you know EXACTLY how much was left in your tank!!

Good onya m8! -- but I'd like to hear back from you after a full tank or two, to see what the average consumption rate is!!

35mpg with a stiff breeze to the backside, and going downhill!!
I don't think i EVER calculated what kind of EST MPG I got in my 98, because gas was still .99 per gallon then!!!

Best I've done in my 02, on the hwy, was 28mpg running 10w-30, and 93 octane gas!!
--but THAT is averaging 75-80mph in a 6spd on FLAT terrain, no stops--

I suppose given that you weren't breaking the 65mph mark, in a 3.0VQ, 35mpg IS attainable!!

gr