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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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strange gas milage

I have a 305 TPI with an automatic trans. I get about 13-15 mpg when driving around town with pretty much no highway driving. But the strange part comes when I do only highway driving I get 25-27 mpg. Does this sound right, I would think I should be able to get close to 20 driving around town. My mods are in my signature. Give me some ideas of what it could be.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:21 PM
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Depends on how hard you put your foot in it really. If i'm suprised at anything it's how good your mileage is on the highway. It might mean your running a little rich at low engine speeds, but it sounds about right for around town mileage to me.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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Thats about right for a 305 and 2:73 rear. Be happy you are getting good milage.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 11:04 PM
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Car: 99 WS6 / 00 SS / 11 CTS-V / 13 300
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 / 3.42 Auburn / 3.23 / 2.62
Your EPA ratings are 17/25...I would expect your car to get 15-16 around town under normal driving. To me, it sounds just right if you're booting it a little

I can't wait to take my Formula on a long trip and see what the 273s can do. The scary thing is, on a trip to Boston my Grand Am got 27, but my Z28 with that sweet 6 speed got 28!!!

Anyone think I can get 29 with the Formie?? LOL...I'll be thrilled if I get your highway mileage with it.
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