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Old 10-10-2019, 08:17 PM   #456
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
Because you don't get freeway mileage by just putting the car on the freeway, stop and go is stop and go city mileage no matter what the pavement under the car is called.



Drive 100 miles after 10pm at 65mph with cruise control on and unless you've messed with the car you'll get over 30mpg. My best tank was over 34 mpg from Sac to San Jose starting at 9pm on a Sunday.


65mph being crucial.
92mph is only 42% faster than 65, but you see DOUBLE the aero drag than you see at 65. Even if your car is geared for low rpms at high speed, you can’t beat aerodynamics.
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