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Old 03-21-2008, 03:39 PM   #38 (permalink)
DifferentPointofView
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The Jeep! - '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Laredo
90 day: 23.75 mpg (US)

The Caliber - '07 Dodge Caliber R/T
90 day: 30.6 mpg (US)

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I listen for the sound of air rushing past the car. On a no-wind day there's a distinct increase in sound between about 60-63 mph. Of course it gets gradually louder as speed increases but there's a major increase in the low '60's. Of course every car will be different but you can listen for the sound of rushing air. More sound = more turbulence = reduced FE.
It's really helpful when you have a leaky door and you hear wind noise

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No FE instrumentation in my '89 car.
Mine is my leaky door
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