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BK C
I drive an Acura CL Type S, and I was told to get a cold air intake to increase horsepower. I was also told it would help by giving me a little bit better gas mileage. I've heard it helps with horsepower, but does it help with gas mileage as well? Also, since my car is basically a half-sports, half-luxury car anyways, would I really notice that much of an improvement at all? My knowledge of automobiles is very limited, so I just learn as I go :)
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The best mod for a N/a car is an intake, most cars see a decent hp jump when buying one of the higher price intakes such as Injen, Aem and etc. You will see better mpg on the highway, you do know that with more power you will be tempted to step on it a little more in the beginning so you might see a little lower since you will enjoy the sound the intake makes when you step on it. The best thing to improve mpg is free up the movement of air into and out of your car.
The best mod for a N/a car is an intake, most cars see a decent hp jump when buying one of the higher price intakes such as Injen, Aem and etc. You will see better mpg on the highway, you do know that with more power you will be tempted to step on it a little more in the beginning so you might see a little lower since you will enjoy the sound the intake makes when you step on it. The best thing to improve mpg is free up the movement of air into and out of your car.
What luxury cars get great gas mileage?
Ara
Looking for 2010, 2011 or 2012 luxury car for around 30,000 with close to 40 mpg. My wife and I don't want to settle for a Prius or Civic, but we do want good MPG because we drive so much. Is this possible without spending too much more?
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If you take a closer look at the Prius, you'll see that you aren't "settling". It has many of features only found in luxury cars. It's a mid-sized car, not a compact like the Civic, so room is not a problem.
Note that decent luxury cars start at about $45,000.
My 2004 Prius has cost 12 cents per mile for dealer maintenance, tires, and fuel combined over the 120,000 trouble-free miles I've driven it so far.
My 2004 Prius MPG from the logbook. (Complete years only):
2003-2004 -- 50.8 mpg 17,628 miles
2005 -- 52.6 mpg 14,688 miles
2006 -- 56.3 mpg 16174 miles
2007 -- 57.3 mpg 18384 miles
2008 -- 59.9 mpg 21755 miles
2009 -- 61.4 mpg 16177 miles
2010 -- 65.2 mpg 12134 miles
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110125/bc_olsen_prius_reliability_110125/20110125?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
If you take a closer look at the Prius, you'll see that you aren't "settling". It has many of features only found in luxury cars. It's a mid-sized car, not a compact like the Civic, so room is not a problem.
Note that decent luxury cars start at about $45,000.
My 2004 Prius has cost 12 cents per mile for dealer maintenance, tires, and fuel combined over the 120,000 trouble-free miles I've driven it so far.
My 2004 Prius MPG from the logbook. (Complete years only):
2003-2004 -- 50.8 mpg 17,628 miles
2005 -- 52.6 mpg 14,688 miles
2006 -- 56.3 mpg 16174 miles
2007 -- 57.3 mpg 18384 miles
2008 -- 59.9 mpg 21755 miles
2009 -- 61.4 mpg 16177 miles
2010 -- 65.2 mpg 12134 miles
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110125/bc_olsen_prius_reliability_110125/20110125?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
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