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Old 05-15-2010, 12:12 PM   #15
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Good stuff!
The Evo X has a 14 gallon tank with short gearing made for the track with turns.
So when you are cruising at 70mph you are getting close to the 4000rpm range which is not that great for MPG
As long as you are not boost happy you can get around 19-20MPG city and 24-28MPG if you stay at 65mph which most don't
Damn, I wonder if the 6 speed MRs had a better OD.

My Neon was around 4K at 75, then I swapped in a trans from a SOHC motor and its only at 3K at 80 now.


Ron, I've felt your pain. When we drive up to Tahoe we take turns filling up my friend's Silverado Diesel tank. And once when we went up it was over $5 a gallon, and he has a monster tank too. It is a serious expense just to fill those things.
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