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Old 01-30-2011, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 89newbie
I goess the trick to the 5.2 is rpm. staying in the power band and not letting it lug.
you know, funny you mention that, I've been playing around with letting it lug and keeping it in the power band, and my 3.9 is far more fuel efficient if I don't let it shift until around 1,8000 - 2,000 rpm every gear. But of course.. I don't like to drive civil, we just got a bunch of snow so I've been having fun treating my 2wd like a 4x4 lol. funny thing is, it's gettin through more than a buddy's 08 ranger 4x4.
 
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todays usage. 19 miles mountain, 76 miles interstate, 23 miles city total 118 gas used, kicked off at 5.1 gal, sqeezed to 6.4 gal that =18.43. Used GPS mileage and speed. Im happy
 
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The best way to figure out your mileage is Fill your tank up, do your trip, fill your take again and divide your mileage into the fuel useage and theres your number.
 
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:12 PM
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The best way to figure out your mileage is Fill your tank up, do your trip, fill your take again and divide your mileage into the fuel useage and theres your number.
??? Depends on the miles per week. Anyone can take a trip nurse the pedal and get a good reading, but when your burnin 600 to 950 miles a week gas gets important.
 
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:15 PM
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LAst night back from work filled up, this morning gas 8Cents a gallon lower. LOL am I the only one?
 
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