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trikkonceptz 12-12-2008 04:16 PM

New Car Window Stickers
 
I use to be of the opinion that there was no way in hell you could get window sticker numbers out of any car unless you drove like a grandma with the a/c off. In fact I supported that notion until the day I began to drive more sensibly with the Vibe.

Since then I have had my share of experiences in other vehicles where I exceed epa without question (4-runner).

Now today I had the chance to take a brand new 2009 F-150 out for a 100 mile drive. It's sticker read 14 / 19. My goal, drive the speed limit and excersize no other hypermile tactics other than coast to a stop while in gear. No EOC, no neutral coasting, no engine off at lights, not even adjusting the tire pressure. Just sensible everyday driving.

My results;

-Trip up .... 24.7mpg Avg on the dumb meter
-Trip Back ... 23.9mpg Avg on the dumb meter (Head wind)

This data includes a serious highway stretch, 60 miles driven @ 70mph, (Speed Limit)

So my conclusion, if you do not drive like an ass and follow the posted speed limits, even you can exceed the epa ratings posted for your vehicle.

cfg83 12-12-2008 05:42 PM

trikkonceptz -

Interesting. It sounds like we could develop a "no thrills" MPG standard of what we experience when we just try to drive "safe and sane".

Ha ha, EPA as in Ecomodder Protection Agency,

CarloSW2


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