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Old 12-06-2010, 03:09 PM   #16 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

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90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

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on the loyal that i got 43 in-

it had peugot 14 inch alloys with 205 75 14s
on my 86 i used space save spares with 155 85s

the 92 got a clutch fan delete, intake thith cold air box, free flow exhaust, RX air damn and splitter, rear spolier and roof rack delete

removed a/c and all un needed weight
partial grill block


these numbers where observed traveling between ashland oregon and sacramento cali- not the flatest stretch of road- thi siskiyous killed.

but i traveled with cruise on at 58 or 60, for the whole trip, no stops
Amazing economy. I would think the pass would improve MPG on a manual trans. My Su always got the best when doing mountain climbing when I could coast down the back side. I averaged 28mpg in my Legacy, but would get 34 when spending a lot of time in the mountains.

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also, low range was never needed, i plowed snow with the headlights a few times. it would have helped, but i accomplished what i was going after
You bring up good memories. I miss the girl...


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Oregon pardner.
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