Re: 2001 PT Cruiser Limited Edition

My 2001, stick tranny, has 74k on it.  I get 21-23 in town and 26-28 
highway.  And that is in brutally hot Las Vegas and using AC.  Keep 
tires at 36psi, K&N air filter, Penzoil 10w-30, and thermal barriers 
around the air intake system. I think the main reasons I get these 
numbers is slow acceleration, braking slowly and early, and keeping my 
speed down.

Citizen Jimserac wrote:
> I just bought a 2001 limited edition PT Cruiser
> and really like it.  It has 60,000 miles on it but was well maintained
> and in good shape.
> 
> But the mileage is terrible - luckily I don't drive far
> distance and can live with it no problem.
> 
> Any hints to improve mileage?  I'm using the cheapest
> gas (lowest octane) right now.  Would using a higher
> octane help?  Most of my driving is done in the city
> rather than on the freeways.
> 
> 
> Thanks
> CJ