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Old 05-22-2009, 07:37 PM   #172 (permalink)
Brillig
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Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Lillian - '93 Ford Escort Wagon
90 day: 34.98 mpg (US)
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Suggested Tips (I live in Alabama!):

In Summer, leave windows open slightly when parked to allow hot cabin air out (less AC)

Use a reflective window shade/sunscreen when parked.

Light colored car seems to be cooler in summer (car choice when buying).

At slow speeds, windows down, AC off - at higher speeds, windows up, AC on.

Fuel up in the morning, and drive off the top half of the tank (less evaporation, and 'gunk' in bottom half of tank does not get sucked into engine)
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