Saving Gas in a C3
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by icanfixitforyou
It must be the gas in New Jersey. I get the same kind of mileage.
my 10 mpg is high compared to when my son drives the car...then its dropped down to 8 mpg.....so i say hey bobby have you been a little heavy on the pedal...he says i never go over the speed limit dad i just get there fast.....the lower first gear in the 700r4 is a blast
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From: Granbury TX
Originally Posted by Clint's C3
Oh yea, you should try 125 PSI. Kind of a rough ride but man does she roll. 
JK, I was poking fun at all the claims for increased mileage and what would happen if you added them up. I actually get about 15 -16 in town, ~14 with the AC on but It's hotter than crap down here!
My best ever was 23 on the road with a tail wind, cool weather, no ac, windows up.
JK, I was poking fun at all the claims for increased mileage and what would happen if you added them up. I actually get about 15 -16 in town, ~14 with the AC on but It's hotter than crap down here!
My best ever was 23 on the road with a tail wind, cool weather, no ac, windows up.
