I rechecked my rpm and my 45mph runs more in the 1500rpm range. Been using this trick as much as possible, and getting rather good results with driving ~50% of my trip straight though a CITY vs 100% country roads...
Also finding P&G while the engine is cold is a HUGE help on mpg average.... just have to do it at slow speeds. In about 2 miles I hit 30mpg, and around another 2 my engine is up to temp to shift into over drive and average is around 38mph. Trip average today was 48mpg, best I have seen in a LONG time, and I don't think I ever seen it that good in cold weather (high 30s to low 40s atm for the drive home, <32 for night time in).
It is funny when I'm getting better mpg in cold weather going 5 mph slower, a little EOC (auto trans), and a route change. 50mph KILLS my mileage
