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Old 07-16-2010, 03:53 PM   #7 (permalink)
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681 miles on my 2006 Eliminator now. Last tank was 90.8 MPG. In most cases I am driving at speeds of 45-50 MPH, unless traffic demands I go faster.

I can feel it getting better as far as power. On the second tank which averaged 86 MPG. I was driving it harder, getting used to the limited power.

If there is no one behind me I drive slower than the speed limit and my shifting is getting much smoother as I learn which gear to use in the turns.

It does take some different strategy driving here since the left turn signals will not usually activate if I am alone at the light. Trying to turn sideways to present a larger image to the cameras to see if it helps with the light activation.

Having lived her for most of my 42 years driving, I know all the back roads and alternate routes through neighborhoods that I rode through 4 decades ago on a bicycle when a teenager could actually pedal a 30 mile round trip without fear of being attacked or abducted.

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Mech
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