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bennelson · 05-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I have no idea how I did it, but my last tank of gas on the Chevy S10 was over 30 MPG!

http://www.ecomodder.com/forum/em-fu...?vehicleid=103

I think I have been doing more engine off while coasting downhill and turning off the engine at stop lights. I am sure the temperatures have a lot to do with it as well.

I thought I was going to have to lower the truck or make a belly pan or something before I would break 30.

I guess I really have slowed down a bit on the freeways too. I pretty much never go over 55 anymore!

05-23-2008, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
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