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Old 10-06-2017, 12:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
JRMichler
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90 day: 37.45 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by JockoT View Post
The problem seems to be a small, light, not particularly aerodynamic and under-powered car.
This. Since you verified that you do not have brake drag.

You could watch intake manifold vacuum. If you consistently run at 5 to 10 or 12 inches vacuum, you have nothing to gain by P&G. Focus on DWG and DWL.

P&G benefits those who run at 15 inches or greater.
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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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