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Old 02-05-2020, 02:37 PM   #172 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
I think my next step is going to have to be an air dam. The higher speed portion of my trip is what kills my mpg. I just can't maintain even 60 mpg at 50 mph constant speed.

Yes - moar mods!



I'm seeing 60+ MPG on 50 MPH trips with multiple aero mods on the new-to-me Mirage. That includes some engine-off coasting on either end of the trip and on some hills in the middle.





I haven't cracked 70 on a single trip in normal (for me) driving since I got it, though. Then again, it is mid-winter. It'll be a piece of cake in warm weather.
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