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Old 11-11-2020, 06:04 PM   #20 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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Seems like a mini van or city van that is rated at ~28 mpg can do 30 mpg by pumping the tires up to rated max on the tires. If not 30, pretty dang close!
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Actually, every vehicle ever can outperform its EPA rating by adjusting the nut behind the wheel. Modding the vehicle helps, but the driver is where the real numbers happen.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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