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Old 06-20-2014, 01:08 PM   #9 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Nameless - '06 GMC Canyon
90 day: 37.45 mpg (US)

22 Maverick - '22 Ford Maverick XL
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An oil leak that collects a thick layer of oily dirt normally is not worth fixing. Just wash down the engine once in a while. When the leak washes the dirt off or leaves puddles underneath, that's the time to fix it.

I would never use a pressure washer in an engine compartment. The high pressure can blast water past seals. I spray it down with Gunk or some other degreaser. Let it soak in, then hose it off.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.

22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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