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Re: Mileage vs speed
Posted by Noel (more from Noel) on Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:30:20
In Reply to: Mileage vs speed, Adrian, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 07:06:44
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I find my computer to be within .5 to 1.0 mpg of actual, over all conditions. So based on that, like 97 aero auto says, 50 to 60 is best, but I haven't tested it thoroughly. I've seen readings of over 40 at a steady 60 on a flat road. Reality (hills, wind, etc) averages it to about 36 in my '96 CSE 5-spd. I usually get 32 if I keep it under 75, then it starts to slip, and at 80 I will get just under 30.
But like they tell you, more speed uses more fuel. But I rent a lot on business and I've gotten worse mileage in cars with a lot less performance. Camrys driven at 75 to 80 don't get better than 26 or 27. And a V6 Mitsu Eclipse I put 500 miles on with a lot of 75 to 85 driving only got 24. Tauruses, Impalas and similar are all mid-20s at those speeds.
I live in a semi-rural area and can get 26-28 if I drive like a granny on local roads, but reality is about 23.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Mileage vs speed, Adrian, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 07:06:44
- Re: Mileage vs speed (longish), cse93turbo, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:14:29
- Funny...just a few days ago I read..., Street, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:04:48
- Re: Mileage vs speed, PGAero , Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:14:03
- Re: Mileage vs speed, Noel, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:30:20 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Mileage vs speed, 97 aero auto, Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:33:00
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