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Originally Posted by pjbgravely
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.
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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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Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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