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Old 07-23-2010, 06:29 PM   #14 (permalink)
Skulldragger
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Location: Blanchard, OK, USA
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Black Thunder - '01 Chevy Z71 4X4
90 day: 20.25 mpg (US)
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Meh, you can say what ever you want but I know what the actual numbers show.

See, here is the thing, the Nissan was severely under powered, I used to say it didn't have the power to get out of it's own way. This lack of power amplified any problems as drag increased, causing a feedback loop. At lower speeds it was fine, but the faster you go the worse it gets. My drive to work is 25miles and almost all 70mph freeway so these numbers are correct. Your truck (you do have one and have tried this.. right?) may get better mileage because it had better aerodynamics, a better power to weight ratio, what ever but mine did not. (Man I hated that truck!)

Oh and I mean no disrespect or anything either although some say i sound like i do most of the time.
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