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Old 05-22-2014, 12:19 AM   #19 (permalink)
MileMonger
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
The EPA test isn't BS; you just have to understand what it's testing. At no time does it test steady state cruising at 50 mph.

ANY car will beat its EPA highway rating when cruising at 50!
Any idea if these EPA tests take into consideration prioritizing shifting into higher gears for fuel efficiency, or are they shifting up just enough to be in a comfortable gear? Sorry if it's a newbish question but I don't drive stick, I've just seen people skip up to their highest gear once they've reached the speed limit (mostly 45 mph roads).
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