My inner speed-child has been screaming to get out! Nevertheless, I've kept him bottled up and drove with the proverbial egg under the gas pedal. And the best I've been able to get is 26.56 in a 3200 lb four banger, on super-unleaded too. I would have thought this grandparently driving would net me a bit more mpg. And over the last couple tanks, the car has been turbo in name only. If I ever hear the slightest whisper of spool-up, I back off immediately. It's essentially an NA 2.3L direct-injected 4 cyl, on 93 octane and synth oil. I know it's burning winter blend and wearing the winter shoes, but those are on 17 inch wheels - lighter than the 18 inch boat anchors it normally wears in non-icy weather. I would figure that exchange should be a wash. (I'm looking for a good deal on some extra light 17s or 18s for summer.)
Anyway, is it me, or is it this car? Or maybe this is the best I can expect without further mods?
And yeah, I read the hypermilers' tips.
