Quote:
|
Originally Posted by tigerhonaker
I guess it would be safe to say that there was a tail-wind and at the same time, one could say that there was, front winds as well as side winds. 
Regardless of which way the wind was blowing covering two states and a trip that was 271.4 miles long, the MPG is exact as the Documentation shows. |
I apologize if you think I'm disputing your mpg. In fact, congratulations!
I asked because I have have noticed that wind strength and direction can make a huge difference in mileage. For instance, this past weekend I took a 224 mile trip to Chicagoland. On the way up I had a headwind and got 45 mpg. On the way back, I had a side/tailwind and got 52 mpg. I drove as you did: pure cruise, no tricks.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by tigerhonaker
I see you own a HCH II so this I would think would be of Great-Interest to you to see what the HCH II can get for FE.
|
Yes, it is interesting to see what I might achieve. At the same time, I think it is a disservice to give false expectations to potential buyers. The average owner will unfortunately not see repeatable mileage like yours.
The HCH needs the right conditions (temp, wind) to achieve good mileage. Either you drove during good conditions, and/or you have an extra special car!
