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Old 01-04-2012, 11:01 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BHarvey View Post
Since I have a short drive to work, since April, I am reduced to trying to maintain 35 or better per tank. My goal for 2011 was to first get a 40 mpg tank. When I got it, I got three in a row. Ended up with five 40+mpg tanks in 2011 so I was pretty happy with that.

Not sure I can do much with my average with a 5.3 mile commute.

Sure, theres a lot you can do. Mainly mods to speed up warm up times like a block heater, full / actuated grill block, engine insulation.

My commute is only 7 miles so thats what I'm focusing on.
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