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Old 09-12-2008, 03:05 AM   #32 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
750 daily commute segments included in this.
11.9 gallon tank = 83 (ish) lb of fuel, assuming the above 7lb / gal is correct.
3.6% of my car's total weight (2300 lb).
6% improvement in mileage.
There must be something more going on. If removing 61 pounds (75% of 83ish pounds) increased my mileage by 6%, I'd be ripping out the extra seats, interior and dash right now... and then going on a diet.
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