ahanix - congrats on some big results.
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Originally Posted by ahanix1989
"Driving variances" doesn't really apply, it's ALWAYS 11.75 to 11.83 mpg, no matter how I drive.
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I read that type of claim a lot (particularly by owners of thirsty vehicles who don't have fuel economy instrumentation), and it never fails to irk me. I'm very glad you've proven yourself wrong!
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Originally Posted by rmay635703
I am able to get a little above 18 highway using a scanguage and fiddling with the throttle.
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Originally Posted by 1989
75.6 miles / 5.036 gallons... 15.008mpg!
Obviously I can't verify whether it's the neutral coasting in-town or the coroplast on Highway 45... but something is making a huge difference here!
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Going from 11.8 to 15 mpg: the likelihood that the partial belly pan is worth
a 27% MPG improvement that you've seen is pretty small. What you're seeing is mostly the result of driving technique.
Don't get me wrong: the mods help, and I'd encourage you to keep going. They all add up. But the biggest returns come from driving technique first -- unless you're willing to completely fair and boat tail that puppy!