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Old 05-21-2008, 10:01 PM
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Default Re: mpg new car

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Originally Posted by duanerw View Post
I just went 390 miles in central Ky.Up and down the hills and averaged 36.8.

I use nitrogen in my tires and 33 lbs.On the 07 I started using nitrogen at 2000 miles and at 13,000 one tire was down 1/2 lb and the tires were always cool to the touch.At 5000 miles on the 07 i switched to mobil one and plan to do the same on the 09.

Have a great life and enjoy
Re. the nitrogen.

Very interesting.

Questions:

What exactly is the benefit of the nitrogen vs air? Less compressible? higher heat capacity?

Where do you get filled?

Does it matter much if you occasionally make up a little pressure loss with air?
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