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Success! My first tank without a fuel leak is 41.93 mpg-all city. I consider this an excellent baseline to build from and hope to see a 50 mpg city tank within 6 months. After all, the engine I have now has a weak cylinder and the tires and gearing are far from ideal not to mention I have no instrumentation yet. My only modifications were to increase the tire pressure to 42 psi ( from a max of 35) and the use of a 195 degree thermostat ( which may be the stock spec). It even has the stock hubcaps.
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(Note: the car sees 100% city driving and is EPA rated at 37 mpg city)
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