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I live in Pittsburgh, so its all start stop up and down hills, which isnt really a problem because I use mass transit. But when I go places on the weekends, which are normally 2-3 hrs away, the roads are hilly. There are a couple hills that if I have a full charge at the beginning, by the top of the hill Im at 3 or 4 bars (10-20%). So thats part of the problem. Also, since I admit Im not trying to be a huge hyper miler, I do want to keep up with traffic, I try to retain the speed limit +/- 10mph. Which is how Im able to get above 60mpg. My trips are rather short (10-20 mins @ 40-70 mph).
Recently back from a trip to Miami and Key West. Down there where the roads are flatter I averaged about 69mpg. still under the EPA hwy 70mpg. So I think it may have something to do with the repairs that were done to it. They didnt replace the head, they milled it back to level so it would seal. So I kinda think that may be a problem. Also, would changing my spark plugs to a more performance oriented spark plug help of hurt?
@RobertSmalls: What is "lean burn" specifically. I normally go for target driving, keeping it at a certain mpg regardless of mph. How much is a MIMA system, and how easily is it installed?
@mtgeekman: Congrats man! 800 is awesome! Im still trying to hit 700. I hit 675 when I was down in FL.
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