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. |
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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