Thread: city mileage vs EPA
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Old 12-26-2006, 08:34 AM
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Default Re: city mileage vs EPA
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Originally Posted by FairfaxTCHer View Post
Same here - I have a 7 mile city commute and I've been a hair under 30 in my 2,000 miles. Doesn't seem to be much I can do...still, I only have to get a tank of gas like once a month.

See Factor #3 below. With a 7 mi commute you are just getting to optimal engine, fluid, cabin, catalytic converter temperatures at the time you arrive at your diestination. Then you shut it down for another extended period.

Other than towing, short trips are the least efficient way to drive any vehicle.

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