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Old 08-18-2010, 11:41 PM   #203 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

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90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Automcdonough View Post
I'm interested in seeing some more accurate results on this alternator disable. I would expect that the difference in MPG is not even measurable in an apples to apples test.
You'd be incorrect there.



Methodology & other details: Plug-in Blackfly: going alternator optional nets +10% mpg - MetroMPG.com

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I have an onboard charger as well. You'll love it! Do you have a block heater?

My cable comes out behind the front license plate, but you obviously can't do that.
I didn't know you ran an alternator delete?
Neither did I. And sorry for this OT, but Andrew your fuel log is ridiculous. When will it stop going up?
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