Getting 65mpg, going 65mph, traveled 65 miles

Cobb · 04-18-2010, 06:44 PM

Unbelievable......... Its like a slight downwards grade from Waverly, VA to VA Beach, VA.

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RahTX · 04-19-2010, 03:22 PM

That's symmetry for you. Good job!

My short daily commute kills my MPG, so I'm happy to just get EPA

**Moviemike** · 04-30-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobb

Unbelievable......... Its like a slight downwards grade from Waverly, VA to VA Beach, VA. ]

Nice goin! I've found the same thing, that the best mpg is long slight downgrades.

I think that is because with the steady help of gravity very little gas is needed to maintain speed over a long distance. The extra air in the tires (above 33) and newly paved / very smooth concrete road surface further magnify the benefit, because of the reduced tire roll resistence.