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Old 04-07-2017, 01:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Nameless - '06 GMC Canyon
90 day: 37.45 mpg (US)

22 Maverick - '22 Ford Maverick XL
90 day: 48.08 mpg (US)
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Since your current gas mileage is only 30 to 33 MPG, your biggest gains will come from improved driving techniques. A Scangauge or Ultragauge is very helpful in doing this.

Set up the SG or UG to show trip mileage. It will start at zero every time you start the engine, and display the gas mileage for that trip. Make mental note of the MPG for regular trips, such as the commute to/from work, and focus on the effect of your driving habits. Learn about timing lights, DWL, DWB, maintaining a cushion, and moving with traffic.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.

22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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