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Originally Posted by JROD9496
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the community. Quick question. My FR-S, completely stock has about 2,500 miles now and my average MPG is 21.7. I understand it's a new car but when will I start seeing the gas mileage it's suppose to get? Since I do mixed driving I would expect something around 29mpg.
Thanks,
Jared
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Jared,
Keep in mind EPA MPG estimates are a best case scenario (unless it's a blatant lie like KIA did resulting a $360mil settlement in '04 or a semi lie like Ford did with the C-MAX). It doesn't take into consideration real world driving conditions or a driver's specific habits. If you want to get the manufacturer's mpg (or better) you have to avoid traffic, do not drive against the wind, use your brakes sparingly, no WOT or jack rabbit starts, lose weight, do not fill the tank all the way (1gallon=8lbs), no passengers, inflate tires to 35psi, granny shift, follow trucks' slipstream, coast as much as you can and try to go downhill as much as possible.
