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Old 07-06-2005, 03:13 PM
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Real Name: C&J
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Question City vs Highway mpg

I know the FEH is supposed to get better mileage in the city vs highway, but our's is doing the opposite.

2005 2wd FEH - gets low 30mpg in local conditions - most trips around town are less than 2 miles for each segment - try to combine all errands into one outing. Able to get into "stealth mode" within first 1 to 1.5 miles, then less than 1/2 mile each new start up on errand trip. Speed limit through area is 30 - 35 so real easy to stay within range, lightly increasing pressure on the gas after stops and up hills.

On the highway, driving 65mph, I'm doing close to 40mpg now. If I run a/c I drop to 37, but I'm still way above highway estimates.

Anyone have any idea how I can improve city mileage and still keep the highway numbers?

Thanks,

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