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Old May 20, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JCR
Aint nobody getting over 20.0 MPG in city driving with any c-5.Cmon guys..fess up!!
'Cuz I'm averaging 20.4 mixed city and freeway for the last 1300 miles. Just can't mash the loud pedal a lot and make mileage.

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Old May 20, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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An interesting thing, I had been getting 19-20 in town but after the change from MTBE I now average only 16-17. Haven’t been on a trip so I’m not sure if that’s going to change. I’m not an aggressive driver and haven’t change driving techniques. Not sure what’s up…any ideas?
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I get 24 mpg mixed around town and don't have a light foot. I hope to improve the mileage after tweaking my tune with HP Tuners....the black soot on my rear tells me I'm running way too rich.
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Not to hijack thread but think this may be of value...

To "NJ Vette Guy": your link to your graphics page on your post at the begining of this thread is infected with viruses.

To others: don't click on his graphics link it will try to download a virus onto your computer.



We now resume broadcast of your regular sckedualed program

Thank you

Matt

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