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Revsson · 08-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Welcome from another fellow Wisconsinite!

I tend to forget to check my tire pressure regularly, too. The best mileage I
got was one hot summer day, going down to the Chicago area. I had the
A/C full blast, but was only doing 45 mph in the construction zone going into
the tollway. Needless to say, there was nearly everyone passing me, and
I'm sure I ticked off some even though I was in the right lane. Hey, I don't
want a double ticket in the construction zone!! Anyway, I thought I would
post that I got 47 mpg that trip...the best I have gotten so far. I'm sure
that the slower speed had something to do with it.

I generally go the speed limit, even in rural or through town. There is a
stretch here where it's 40 mph posted, two lane road. Many people go
45 or 50 mph, as there is usually no police. Well, I set the cruise and go
40 mph....which causes some to tailgate me until they can legally pass.
Others seem to ignore the yellow line and pass me...even on a hill.
Of course, many of them are SUVs or pickup trucks!

All in all, I think you will enjoy your driving techniques and saving gas.

Oh, and Mr9865 - when are you getting a Yaris?

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08-26-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Welcome from another fellow Wisconsinite! I tend to forget to check my tire pressure regularly, too. The best mileage I got was one hot summer day, going down to the Chicago area. I had the A/C full blast, but was only doing 45 mph in the construction zone going into the tollway. Needless to say, there was nearly everyone passing me, and I'm sure I ticked off some even though I was in the right lane. Hey, I don't want a double ticket in the construction zone!! Anyway, I thought I would post that I got 47 mpg that trip...the best I have gotten so far. I'm sure that the slower speed had something to do with it. I generally go the speed limit, even in rural or through town. There is a stretch here where it's 40 mph posted, two lane road. Many people go 45 or 50 mph, as there is usually no police. Well, I set the cruise and go 40 mph....which causes some to tailgate me until they can legally pass. Others seem to ignore the yellow line and pass me...even on a hill. Of course, many of them are SUVs or pickup trucks! All in all, I think you will enjoy your driving techniques and saving gas. Oh, and Mr9865 - when are you getting a Yaris?