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Dr.Fiero 
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 Topic: ’09 Arlington Mileage recordPosted: 06 June 2009 at 3:56pm |
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Well, since we did it last year... why not once more.
I won't bother with the fancy spreadsheet this time though. 5.656 US Gallons. 233 KM's 233 / 1.61 = 144.72 miles 144.72 / 5.656 = 25.59 US MPG (might as well go with the EPA spec again) Not horrid for a 4spd. |
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Capt Fiero
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Posted: 06 June 2009 at 4:45pm |
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No one is going to believe this, and frankly I would not believe it either if I had not done it personally. 230kms, 3.672 gallons. Roughly 35mpg if my numbers are correct. I knew my numbers were going to be good this time. I ramped all the tires up to 40psi, and I kept my foot out of it. Ya I drove fast, but not all the Foot to the Floor accelerations, just got it up to 120-130kph and cruised. I have video of the pump filling, and I have a pic of the pump at finished and a photo of the dash showing the mileage. |
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Posted: 06 June 2009 at 5:00pm |
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Depending on your browser you may have to "right click" and save as. As promised video, http://captfiero.com/videos/mycar/gasfill.wmv |
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Fiero Zen
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Posted: 06 June 2009 at 5:18pm |
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well I filled up with 8.945 gallons just after the boader, as you know drivng was a mix, stuck to the speed limit all the way home. Filled up with 5.14 US gallons just around the corner Clock reads that I did 269 / 1.61 = 167.08 miles as I arrive home. 167.08 / 5.14 = 32.49 MPG Excellent, my best ever return. |
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Posted: 07 June 2009 at 3:35pm |
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That a stock 4 speed 2.8? I get 30mpg regularily on my trips to Kelowna and Penticton with my 4 speed. |
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