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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
Good job *jealous*
I have a '99 Tracer, 2.0 a/t that I've been trying to hit 50 mpg with. My last few tanks have been 47 to 48 so... it'll happen in time. You beat me to it!
The T-Racer sees mostly highway where I generally cruise at 47 mph. Lately some factors keeping 50 mpg out of reach are using a/c and filling with E85. And at times, going faster.
I just got some low r.r. used Prius tires and am deciding if they should go on the T-Racer or the Tempo. Putting them on the 'Racer might help it over the half-century mark.
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You should make a garage entry for your T-racer Frank! Those are great mpgs. A slight boost is all it will take for you to cross 50, and those LRR tires should do it. It will improve coasting for sure.
I had 3 out of my last 7 tanks that were between 49 & 50! Talk about being delightfully disappointed!
If your Tracer is similar to my Escort, then try slowing down to 44-45 mph. Idk if the same applies to you, but I lose ~1 mpg for every mph over 40.
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Originally Posted by whatmaycome14
Fantastic news!! I'm very happy for you. and the car looks great too!
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Thank you Zach! I'm loving the car's new look and all the attention it gets
I've working on another 50+ this tank. I'm about 320 miles in and just reached 1/2 tank of a 12.7 gallon tank. SG says I'm at 50.6 mpg for the tank!