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35's and Gas Mileage

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Red face 35's and Gas Mileage

35" KM2s with 4.10s. I drove like a granny and got 26.5 mpg. This was on level ground and was my average after 15 miles of driving at 50-55 mph. I was shocked and just had to rub it in.

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I finally understand the reasoning behind our little minivan engines.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by D_engel
35" KM2s with 4.10s. I drove like a granny and got 26.5 mpg. This was on level ground and was my average after 15 miles of driving at 50-55 mph. I was shocked and just had to rub it in.

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I finally understand the reasoning behind our little minivan engines.
WHAT?! THATS INSANE are you sure 26! thats practically a hybrid
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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You must've done an engine swap! To a PRIUS! Lol
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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That computer isn't completely accurate, although anywhere around that is good especially with 35's!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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maybe you should consider recalibrating the odometer. I'd say the MPG with 35s is impossible. granny or not.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Best I can do with 35's and wind at my back on highway is 18.5 and that is so rare (usually 17.4). So if you are really getting 26 then my hat off to you!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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yeah, people with stockers are not getting that good of gas. I get 15 mpg on the highway with my heavy ass 35's...something is off there. If its legit, then good for you
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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What do u finally understand about the engine though
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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4door, auto, 35's, 5.38's, flashpaq, bumper/winch/hard top and a bunch of gear in the back, at altitude in Colorado with lots of hills and elevation changes, and keeping the speed down under 70.

= 21.1 mpg on the dash over a 60 mile trip

If you drive with higher mpg's in mind, you can do better than you would think. If you like the gas pedal, or have to stay with the traffic at 80, it's gonna show.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Good thing you took a picture or no one would believe you, ha, thats cool though
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