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drag racing the short bus
Join Date: May 2002
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Re: 14mpg? what am I doing wrong (or right)?
You're not driving hard enough! You should be getting half that!
Seriously: I thought hanging around 2K is a no-no anyway. 14 to 15 is about right for these cars. I think 20mpg is what happens when one does hang around 2,000 RPM -- in all gears.
But think of what that does to your engine in the long run.
2,000 RPM = 20mpg isn't a real good compromise for a motor that should be shifted at 4,500 to 5,000 rpm.
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