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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SandyBeach
Those are some great numbers considering how new your HHR is. They get better as time goes by. Thanks for letting us know you have a 5-speed. I have often asked people boasting high mileage if they had an automatic or a stick and never get a reply. Even though both have the same mileage ratings, it still makes a difference.
I've been told MPG ratings are dictated by the feds based on a vehicle class/projection not on actual testing.

I'm a careful driver (most times) and try hard to get better mpg. I get better MPG driving my wifes car then she dose and it really gets here P.O.'ed.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hotrodbob
I've been told MPG ratings are dictated by the feds based on a vehicle class/projection not on actual testing..

As a witness to hundreds of GM's mileage testings, I can tell you, "THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE IN REGARD TO GM". At least up until 7 years ago.

I was responsible for the construction of 5 of the testing cells at the GM Desert Proving Ground. The cost, because of the need for absolute precision, was unbelieveable.

If you are interested, I can describe the prescision and method of testing. PM me.
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