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Old 04-08-2010, 04:40 PM
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Ok so for some weird reason I keep thinking I was getting pretty bad gas milage. I decided to do the math my self and figure out my gas milage and I was surprised by the results. (note: this was over a 2 week period)

Miles driven to fill up: 295
# of gallons at fill up: 11.2

MPG=# of miles driven/# gallons to fill tank

So: 295/11.2=26.3 MPG

DIC reading=23.7 MPG

EPA MPG estimate=24 MPG

I would say thats not to shabby for an automatic. I guess I haven't been paying attention to the number of miles I have been driving lately.
Old 04-08-2010, 04:45 PM
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I have done math with mine too, says im getting 25mpg, turns out im getting between 17-19.
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I'm just surprised its good cause it seemed like I was getting gas alot. Like I said though I guess I haven't been paying attention to the amount of miles I have been driving lately
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I got much worse mileage in the summer, and not working cruise control working really hurts too.

My mileage is much better now that there is the summer blend for fuel.
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