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railshot
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 Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:44 pm |
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Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:21 pm
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Location: Pell Lake, Wi.
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OK, I have had my 95 SL 5 spd for about a month now, and was just curious about something. I seem to be averaging 28 mpg!!
Not complaining, just curious. When I had my '91 VR4 I never checked to see what I was getting, I just did not care. Same with my '92 R/T.
It seems like a win / win situation for me. A beautiful car, and great gas mileage! The only aftermarket item I have on it is a K&N air filter, and I run synthetic oil in it. My daily drive is mostly Highway 50 from Lake Geneva to Kenosha (55 miles round trip) with around 10 stop signs along the way. I probably average 35 mph (according to my '07 Cobalt that has a computer in it that tells you this kinda useful stuff).
The guestion I have is........ is this unusual or does anyone else get this great of gas mileage?
OK, I am an old fart and usually keep it under 70, do not take off like a madman, etc.
Just curious.
Dave
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jeettao
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:39 am |
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Hey Rail. How's that shift knob looking?
Anyhow, yeah that is fantastic gas mileage. I've no idea, as my car is not NA, but I have heard relatively similar things from some of the freak cars on the 3si boards; MPG in the high 20's with combined hwy/city driving. Just be thankful that you were blessed with one of the good ones.
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veerfour05
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:55 am |
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Location: Shakopee MN
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It's not common but it's not unheard of, especialy if you're babying it.
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curt_gendron
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:18 am |
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Location: Minnesota
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railshot
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:02 pm |
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Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:21 pm
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Location: Pell Lake, Wi.
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LOL, I really do not "baby" it as much as I probably should. Usually shifting between 3k and 4k rpm, but I am truly grateful now that gas around here is in the $4.02 to $4.09 / gallon range.
I guess I can count myself as one of the lucky ones. I think the next time I fill er-up, I will really baby it for a week and see what I can get as a maximum.
Thanks for the replies all.
rail
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SJ
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:16 pm |
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G-ELL
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:59 am |
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railshot wrote: OK, I have had my 95 SL 5 spd for about a month now, and was just curious about something. I seem to be averaging 28 mpg!! I used to get about the same in my SL & my RT. K&Ns really do help improve mileage on NAs. Removing the cat and going with a freer flowing exhaust also improves a bit. _________________ 06 Blue EVO 9
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a2j
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:05 am |
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Location: Wrightstown
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my wifes Acura TL that has 3.2L gets 30mpg on highway without trying. even if you go 90mph on it.
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