I only accumulate 12,000 miles/year on my xB, and half of it is on long highway trips (including a 7300 mile cross-country trip, and 2900 miles in the last month). The rest is 20+ mile trips: light duty driving, in other words. That's why I feel comfortable stretching my oil change intervals.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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