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mikeb535 · 08-04-2008, 10:02 AM

I've noticed that when driving 55mph which equals 2000rpm I get better mileage than when I drive locally between 35-45mph. At the lower speeds I am at a lower rpm range (OD on) but can do no better than 27-28mpg. If I have OD off would I get better mpg even though I may have a little higher rpm?

08-04-2008, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikeb535 Silverfox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA Posts: 8 Focused - '07 Ford Focus SES 90 day: 29.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mpg @55? I've noticed that when driving 55mph which equals 2000rpm I get better mileage than when I drive locally between 35-45mph. At the lower speeds I am at a lower rpm range (OD on) but can do no better than 27-28mpg. If I have OD off would I get better mpg even though I may have a little higher rpm?