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purpleRac3r · 06-04-2014, 09:03 AM

A lot of the V4-V8 switching relates to engine load. I find that if I'm in hilly areas, I actually get better mileage if I stay in Tour - no switching at all (7sp manual) and I can better judge what gear to be in. Same goes if I have to constantly adjust speed in heavier traffic, even if said traffic is rolling at high speeds. Those with automatics may want to try Weather or Sport to keep it from back & forth switching. Also try using cruise control whenever possible. You always get a little better mileage if you can keep engine speeds consistent.

06-04-2014, 09:03 AM	#7
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	A lot of the V4-V8 switching relates to engine load. I find that if I'm in hilly areas, I actually get better mileage if I stay in Tour - no switching at all (7sp manual) and I can better judge what gear to be in. Same goes if I have to constantly adjust speed in heavier traffic, even if said traffic is rolling at high speeds. Those with automatics may want to try Weather or Sport to keep it from back & forth switching. Also try using cruise control whenever possible. You always get a little better mileage if you can keep engine speeds consistent. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!