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Old 08-16-2007, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 808croc View Post
i'm averaging less than 18.5 on mixed driving and i exercise a considerable amount of self control (don't rev high). in fact, i might be averaging less than some 3.4 guys.
Perhaps you don't have enough miles on your engine? Or, you need to use more revs? I noticed it got better mileage if I kept the engine around 3K. Thus, I use 2nd or 3rd the most, 4th on freeways, 5th only above 60mph.
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