Thread: 26.5 mpg wtf
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Old 01-08-2016, 12:22 PM   #69
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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback View Post
Guys, keep in mind, I'm pretty sure the trip computer isn't just overestimating by 1.5 MPG on my car. Id be willing to bet similar discrepancies for most of yours as well.
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I calculated my milage for a few months and found that the trip calculator was usually off by about the same as yours. Since it was so consistent I now just use it and remove the 1.5 from the figure.
Holy crap. Since this is the case, I'm getting 19.5mpg.

Yay evening traffic! Luckily, mornings are relatively easy. Think I may switch back to full auto to get back up to 28.
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