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Old 11-07-2013, 12:54 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by Kiske View Post
I had round trip last July, 450 miles all 70mph (drove between 75-80mph) hwy minus 1 gas stop. Whole time was in 6th gear just maintaining speed. Flat as can be road (KS) with no traffic. The rpms were easily just below/right at 4k which seems high to me. I still only managed 26.5mpg.
Could be a difference between the AT/MT if you have manual. AT has a better "cruising" 6th gear.
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