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Old 09-25-2009, 12:35 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Dart Lite - '76 Dodge Dart Dart Lite
90 day: 18.34 mpg (US)

Beater..with a Heater - '94 Isuzu Rodeo LS
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Unmentioned so far is the benefit of heat. N/A cars build warm air for a reason. We should get better MPG in summer because of the heat.
Compressing air creates heat, and the heat aids in atomization of the fuel for better economy.
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