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Old 07-29-2011, 03:30 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I tested your observation with my SG in my wife's '06 Elantra, both going downhill and uphill. GPH climbed steadily to the 10 and 11 GPH range with wide open throttle. I never saw 0 GPH.

Interestingly, my average fuel economy for my driving today was just about average. Despite the WOT, I was still at 25 mpg midway to my destination, and 32 mpg at my destination - the same FE as I normally achieve on that drive.
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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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