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Old 03-21-2012, 11:48 AM   #46
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Originally Posted by chate View Post
if i drive the 6sp like a granny, that number should go up right?
The key to good city fuel economy is to accelerate normally/quickly, shift early, and minimize braking and idle. City economy is about not wasting the kinetic energy of your car. Highway there's not as much you can do about a short 6th gear.
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