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Just filled up on my best tank to-date. 38.8 mpg in the automatic Vibe.
Even though it was hot (90-95), and I was driving at midday, I took my time going anywhere between 60-70 on the highway between STL and KC. With all of the rolling hills, cruise is a no-no, but there were plenty of excellent opportunities to make use of momentum.
I used the AC, but only sparingly. With my upper grill blocked, at speeds above 60-65 on particularly hot days I tend to see an increase of my coolant temp to near-accessory fan need. I don't WANT to run the accessory fan it gets too warm, but if I have to, might as well get some cool air out of it, eh? So I made sure recirc was on, temperature was set to medium cool (to allow just a little of the engine air to vent through), and cycled AC on and off throughout the trip.
Plus I saw a Lotus Europa on a freight truck and a stealth bomber flying around near KC.
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