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Old 03-14-2010, 01:38 AM   #15 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Sadly, I'm only getting average fe with the Honda. The tires and suspension are over-inflated, the carbs' idle jets leaned and idle speed minimized, stereo removed, brakes serviced so no excess drag, etc., but so far ave fe is 32.22 and I hear 32 is average for these.
That is sad, because I average 26-27 mpg in the '88 Toyota 4WD - and (since I mostly drive the Insight) almost all of my driving in it involves rough dirt, loads of firewood or hay, or deep snow.
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