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Old 10-11-2008, 03:05 PM   #150 (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)
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Originally Posted by modmonster View Post
when reversing and then going forward again -don't use the engine to stop your reverse, use the brake.
Assuming you're not coasting to a stop in N , good point! I'll add that.

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Originally Posted by Wayneburg View Post
Shop at stores that are higher in elevation than your home if possible. If you drive uphill to a store, you are driving just yourself and maybe some passengers. When you pack your car with shopping items you can coast downhill to your home and save gas by not having to use extra gas on moving those shopping items.
That's a dedicated level of route planning! I'll add that too.
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