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Old 05-08-2015, 09:37 PM   #17 (permalink)
NateHale88
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"The Tank" - '95 Pontiac Grand Am SE
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90 day: 33.85 mpg (US)

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The turbo is water cooled and pressure lubricated by engine oil which also provides cooling, making it both water and oil cooled. The car must have some sensor that when I drive it hard and really get into the boost it will power the cooling fans after it is turned off, for about 5 minutes.

When I am going for economy though, the turbo is getting a minimal amount of action. Shifting at or bellow 2000 RPMs seems to be the sweet spot.

Side note. I am currently at an average of 34MPG for 100 miles that are on it so far. This warmer weather has helped a ton! :-)
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