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Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman
Automatic transmission... I'm running 2500 rpm at 75 mph  |
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Originally Posted by sho220
Wow...that's quit a difference...stoopid manual...  |
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Originally Posted by rice_classic
A/T is the secret IMHO. Both 5th and 6th gears are overdriven.
In my 6MT I can get 35+HWY but if I exceed 70mph my MPG drops back down to 30-31. I don't know if it's an aerodynamic brick wall of efficiency or the engine getting in to the torque-dip requiring more throttle input.
Also, for some reason I noticed (on a road trip) I can get better mpg maintaining 65mph with my right foot then I get with my cruise control. Never have I had this happen in any other car. Kind of bummed about that.
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Definitely the AT is an advantage in this situation and why I'm glad I purchased since mine is a DD. Of course, it will still take me a long time to recoup the cost of the AT.
I did some shots on my Owner's Journal at different speeds under similar road conditions with my AT. You can see 'em
here.