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Originally Posted by Xist
When I drove faster, I got worse fuel economy. I guess I drove too fast. Several tanks ago I decided to drive 65 instead of 55 and I went from 46 MPG to 48. That is not dramatic, only 2 MPG, about 4%, but while driving 18.2% faster?!
I drove home from my mother's house today and while I dislike speeding, I convinced myself to drive 65 in a 55 to save fuel.
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That must be that "island of efficiency" in the BSFC map. 65 must be right in the butter zone.