Highway MPG?
11-24-2009, 10:09 AM
#2
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That depends on what gears, tire size, % of ethanol (if any) in your gas and a host of other variables.
Typical V6's with 3.31 gears should be getting in the 28-30 MPG all highway, pump-to-pump, HAND CALCULATED. The majority of the on-board readings are off to the high side typically by 1-2 MPG. Some are dead-on but those are a minority. My g/f has had trouble getting more than 26-27 with her V6 but she has a lead foot.
My GT with 3.55's gets 25-26 MPG at a steady 70 MPH cruise pump-to-pump. If I drop down to 60-65 MPH I can increase that by 1 MPG.
Typical V6's with 3.31 gears should be getting in the 28-30 MPG all highway, pump-to-pump, HAND CALCULATED. The majority of the on-board readings are off to the high side typically by 1-2 MPG. Some are dead-on but those are a minority. My g/f has had trouble getting more than 26-27 with her V6 but she has a lead foot.
My GT with 3.55's gets 25-26 MPG at a steady 70 MPH cruise pump-to-pump. If I drop down to 60-65 MPH I can increase that by 1 MPG.
Last edited by Nuke; 11-24-2009 at 10:16 AM.
11-24-2009, 10:35 AM
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You can go by the on-board computer but it's best by calculating what your mileage is by hand.
In the city, I get 22-23 mpg. Haven't taken it out on the highway for a long trip yet, but I imagine it would get much better. Main thing is to keep your foot out of the accelerator.
Oh, I have a 5 speed.
In the city, I get 22-23 mpg. Haven't taken it out on the highway for a long trip yet, but I imagine it would get much better. Main thing is to keep your foot out of the accelerator.
Oh, I have a 5 speed.
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