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Old 12-02-2008, 11:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 57.73 mpg (US)
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Here's just about everything I've done to my car: Firefly efficiency mods - MetroMPG.com

But the biggest single improvement to my fuel economy has been driving style. And specifically slowing down for highway driving. I averaged 75 km/h driving from Ontario to Nova Scotia recently (with the car fully loaded), and with some good tailwinds averaged 75 mpg (US). The aero mods definitely help, but #1 is leaving earlier & driving slower, where traffic permits.

Don't forget partial grille block and block heater will really help in the winter - especially out there on the chilly prairies. (How cold has it gotten so far? :P)
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