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Old 12-01-2009, 09:25 PM   #48 (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: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
My original 37 Ford that still had the 6 volt system with a starter cranking speed of 100 RPM, would produce 60 PSI oil pressure in less than 5 seconds cranking. That was with the ignition off. It had a starter button that did not require the ignition to be on to work. I like to crank it until it got pressure before I fired it up, since it sat for at least a week between drives.
I really ought to do that with my car since it also often sits weeks at a time. I can crank and prevent ignition by holding my kill switch. Thanks for the idea.

Robert: hope your t-stat fixes the problem. You're going to see a nice efficiency boost.
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