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Originally Posted by dirtydave
looks really really good buddy. I'm surprised you get good mpg under 35 super impressive!!
automatic trans no longer means low mpg!
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It is still surprising to me as well! The car can maintain speed decently well at those speeds!
All speeds below 35 are with the TCC unlocked too. The high mpgs are on level ground and smooth asphalt. ANYTHING reduces the mpgs quickly when you're turning 1000 rpm througha slushbox
I think a lot of people discredit autos right from the get go and don't try to figure out how to use them to the best. Having to live with mine, I have learned its quirks and its ability to get high mpgs at city speeds. And it is pretty efficient at higher speed cruise, a lot more than the manual that came with the ZX2s (deep gearing for quick acceleration).
I will go manual eventually so i can have a deeper overdrive 5th gear designed that will lower revs more than my auto now. Hopefully the auto will hold up to see 75 mpg eclipsed!