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Old 08-16-2005, 06:12 PM
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Default Re: Gas mileage on long road trip

If you're on flat roads, cruise is ok, but keep an eye on the tach - if it flexs a lot, you'll need to feather the pedal yourself. I've done 500 mile trips (each way - another planned this weekend) and have run the a/c on recirc, low fan and no c/c and gotten 38 mpg. (NJ turnpike, DL and MD - fairly flat roads) Once I got back to the hills of New England I lost a bit but still came out with great numbers. Stay at a constant speed and you'll do well.

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