Owner: |
SmoothLoafers |
The White Stallion: |
2004 Pontiac Sunfire Base |
Displacement: |
2.2 L |
Fuel type: |
gasoline |
Transmission: |
manual |
Curb weight: |
0 lbs |
Coefficient of drag: |
0 |
Frontal area: |
0 sq.ft. |
Instrumentation: |
ScanGauge |
Description: |
Hello! The White Stallion is my first car, and I've had it since 2011. I want to get 50mpg out of it, and fill up 2 times or less a month.
The number below is the Total Estimated Cost for hypermile modifications. Does not count routine maintenance. I've probably hit this number, I've missed many tanks along the way. Very Pleased with how far its come though!
$1,235.38 |
Build Thread: |
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Current Mods: |
Black Plasti Dipped Smooth Wheel Covers: $80
Pro: MPGs, asthetics, Clean easy, Aerodynamics.
Cons: Ticking Noise that I can't hear while inside car, would prefer a better design then snap in hubcap, putting air in tires.
Cover King Sun Shade: $49.09
Pros: Comfort, Reduce A/C Use, Perfect Window Fit, Keeps Interior Cooler when car is off,
Cons: Price but it's worth it to buy a good one.
Scangauge II & Mount: $170
I get my mpg numbers from the pump. This helps while driving.
Pros: Very Easy Install, Fuel Economy
Cons: Finding the perfect spot for it
LED Lights: $142.59
-Liscense Plate Lights $17.90
-Trunk Light $8.95
Body Work: $540.97
-Fill Holes from Spoiler & Antenna Delete $540.97
-Paint $0
Weight Reduction: $12.83
- Spoiler Delete $0.00
- Passenger Seat Removed $0.00
- Fix-a-Flat Inflator/Sealer $12.83
Monitoring Tire Pressure: $0.00
-Bike Pump $0.00
Interior Third Brake Light: $60
Got the interior 3rd Brake light off a certain model Chevy Cavalier. Same holes were in the Stallion! Had to do some wiring to connect the different sized light bulbs. First time doing electrical work!
Pros: Street Legal
Cons: Shines on the inside currently.
White Perforated Vinyl 8–7-20 $35
Pros: Asthetics, Shade, Hopefully helps reduce a/c usage.
Cons: Slightly less visibility out the windows
Tires: $0
Bought Michelin Energy Saver A/S Tires.
Refining Driving Routes and Techniques: $0
Finding places to park and bike: $0
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Planned Mods: |
Interior Antenna
Permanent Partial Grille Block
Disable DRL Switch
Semi-failed:
Weather Tech Window Deflectors: $75
Rain makes interior foggy. I have had to turn a/c on to clear condensation on windows.
PROS: I keep these in the car and they come in handy sometimes. Reduce A/C use, Fresh Air, Asthetics, sturdy, Easy Install/Uninstall, more shade at lower sun angles.
CONS: Wind Noise, Small Frontal area increase, Wind Noise, Aerodynamic decrease, Wind Noise. The Wind Noise its right next to my ear.
Air Tabs: $40
Not going to try on my car.
Failed:
- LED Front Turn Signals $29.90
Stallion didn't like it
- LED Signal Lights $31.99
Stallion didn't like it
- LED Interior Dome Light $19.95 Cheap, dying (Dead 6/19/19)
- LED Flasher $28
Stallion didn't like it
-Rear Side Marker Lights $17.90
1 died will be replacing both
-Front Side Marker Lights $17.90
1 died will be replacing both |
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Official Fuel Economy Ratings |
EPA city |
23 mpg(US) |
EPA highway |
33 mpg(US) |
EPA combined |
27 mpg(US) |
Actual Fuel Economy Performance
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Lifetime |
36.61 mpg(US) |
Last 3 tanks |
37.11 mpg(US) |
90 days |
37.04 mpg(US) |
View Fuel Log
Last updated: Jun 06, 2022 |
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