These vehicles are able to top 40 mpg!!

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Aug 17, 2009 | 01:24 AM

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wolfman

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Originally Posted by tireman1554

If the engine is not running;the DIC is not acurate.

Once again. The vehicle was parked in the driveway after reaching my destination. The engine was off as to not needlessly idle away fuel while taking the picture.

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Aug 17, 2009 | 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCarKid

Geez! I wish I could get that kind of mileage! I will have to try the A/C trick. So I don't have to run the A/C to get it working? Just turn it off, and to recirculate? Hmm.... Although on a day like today, I don't care what my mileage is...turn up the air!

The A/C trick is only a part of it. I drive 55 mph maximum, and keep to the right lane so that I don't get in the way of faster traffic. When I do have to slow down, I coast as much as possible before touching the brakes.