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Old 11-22-2017, 12:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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no magic hack

There's no hack.

But ...

Extensive aerodynamic mods & higher tire pressure on my 2004 Prius (similar transmission to your Fusion) allowed me to cruise at higher speeds with lower engine RPM than normal, resulting in better fuel economy:

Quote:
  • eCVT: fantastic how it responds to drag-reducing ecomods. 1250 engine RPM at 50 mph on level ground with a low-torque Atkinsonized 1.5L is pretty impressive.
From: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ing-32497.html

CVT's respond to ideally to mods, compared to manuals & conventional automatics.

I have no idea what RPM it ran at 70 or 80 mph though. I don't think I ever went over 65 with it.
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