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rbrowning · 10-18-2010, 09:09 AM

I drive an 06 model of this car with the 3.5 engine and the tires at 40PSI. My commute is 55 miles (all highway) each way and generally get 32 unless I run the A/C in the morning to keep the fog off the inside of the windows. BEWARE, this car will out coast most cars and it is REAL easy to overtake someone faster than expected

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Unfortunately the first 10-15 miles really kills your MPG, I'm not sure if it is in "rich" mode or just what but it doesn't seem to be temp induced, 80F afternoons are as bad as 60F mornings for the first 10 miles or so.

PS: If you find some descent seats please let me know. My Chiropractor is almost done with the new addition to his house.

10-18-2010, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
rbrowning EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 111 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	I drive an 06 model of this car with the 3.5 engine and the tires at 40PSI. My commute is 55 miles (all highway) each way and generally get 32 unless I run the A/C in the morning to keep the fog off the inside of the windows. BEWARE, this car will out coast most cars and it is REAL easy to overtake someone faster than expected. Unfortunately the first 10-15 miles really kills your MPG, I'm not sure if it is in "rich" mode or just what but it doesn't seem to be temp induced, 80F afternoons are as bad as 60F mornings for the first 10 miles or so. PS: If you find some descent seats please let me know. My Chiropractor is almost done with the new addition to his house.