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Old 09-24-2014, 02:30 PM   #16 (permalink)
SilverCrown9701
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
I realize it's not the same car. But I doubt there's anything special about your Camry that makes it not follow the pattern of all other cars:

Lowest practical speed in top gear = best fuel economy.

The exception may be in hills: a higher average speed may help if it permits you to stay in top gear on ascents while bleeding speed (DWL).

You're doing a good job of investigating. Keep it up!
Thank you!

I don't want to give myself a false sense of hope. I feel really good when I see those numbers in the 40s and 50s. It makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something worthwhile.

Now whether these numbers will increase my average MPG, only time will tell.
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