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Originally Posted by nitramjr
Just using random numbers here but a 10 mile trip that gets 30 mpg uses 1/3 gallon gas. A 12 mile trip that gets 36 mpg uses 1/3 gallon gas. Same amount of fuel burned on both trips but which is "better"? I'd take the one that puts fewer miles on the car.
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I'd rather get 36mpg on the 10 mile trip.....was that an option?
Actually, I'd be happy with 30mpg....right now I'm pushing about 25.5 thanks to the Max AC.
-Tim
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid AWD
Black with Pebble interior
Premium Package with Nav & Moonroof
Current ODO:
26,152
Typical Drive: 20 min crosstown in heavy traffic (3.5mi there and back twice a day)
532 Gallons of gas saved
That's 10,642 lbs less CO2 emitted