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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by calemasters
Check it the old fashion way. Not by using the DIC. Then see where you're at.

I recommend checking it while on the highway. Too many parameters during city driving.
Good point. I always check mine the old fashioned way. I get 14 to 15 around town in traffic and about 28 or 29 on the hwy.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JimTN
I'm getting about 17.5 mpg around town in my 06 A6 coupe. Not exactly stop-n-go traffic, but we do have traffic lights and/or stop signs about every 5-6 blocks.

After a limited amount of testing, I did discover that I get SLIGHTLY better gas mileage in "S" (without using the paddles) than in "D."
NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OF THE "S" MODE, I WILL HAVE TO
GIVE IT A TRY,. THANKS !
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SUB VETTE
06 Z-51 MN6: I get 22 for 50/50 freeway/city; about 19-20 City. freeway @80mph 26-28.
me too, exactly!
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