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Got 26 MPG on a 600 Mile Trip.

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Mongo1958, Jul 14, 2015.

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  1. Aug 16, 2015 at 6:23 AM
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    CurtB

    CurtB Old Timer knowitall

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    186 miles yesterday, mostly 65-70 mph. 18.6 mpg :(

    I don't know how you guys do it.
     
  2. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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    DGXR

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    You're getting better MPG because you left your wife in St. Louis.

    I believe you. Long highway hauls at moderate speeds bring excellent MPG. My city/hwy average is over 24, my best highway long-haul average is... well... nobody would believe me :D
     
  3. Aug 19, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Mongo1958

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    Carbon filter removal. Intermittent Wiper Stalk. Cruise Control. Fog Lights.
    No, Not quite. I left my step daughter there.
    And yes I believe him too.
    So what was the MPG you got?
     
  4. Aug 19, 2015 at 8:54 AM
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    DGXR

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    It was just over 30 MPG. 600-mile trip, kept speeds around 60mph, drafted several tractor-trailers (but not too close) for long periods. DFCO also played a part, I'm sure of it. Stock 15" street radials slightly overinflated also helped a bit.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2015 at 6:35 PM
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    Running 285/75/16s
    I avg 25mpg over the last 2k miles! Using a obdII reader.
    Been flamed in other posts for saying this but it is what it is.
    I am very pleased with my 4 banger 5 speed!
     

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