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Old 11-25-2008, 11:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
EXPIOWA
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Fiero SE - '87 Pontiac Fiero SE
90 day: 30.17 mpg (US)

EXP SC - '87 Ford Escort EXP SC
Last 3: 36.75 mpg (US)
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If you want to have the best mileage shift early and use large throttle inputs. Its not the best thing for your engine but you will get the best mileage. Your car's engine will be more efficient if it does not have to work against a closed throttle butterfly while accelerating. It creates vacuum that works against your pistons as they suck air and fuel in. Its called pumping loss.
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