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Old 07-25-2013, 11:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pjbgravely View Post
30 MPG with windows open, A/C off and 25 MPG with windows closed and A/C off.
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The 72 MPH A/C numbers on the first post were tank numbers.
You meant windows open and AC off v. windows closed and AC on? Barring a typing error, it has to be testing variability. There is no logical way you can get better fuel economy with windows down v. windows up at 72 mph in your car, all other conditions being equal.
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