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Hey....my crappy gas mileage is getting better!..

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Old 04-24-2001, 07:52 AM
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I was pretty upset when I got my new Max SE automatic almost 2 years ago and I was getting 17 mpg in the city. I kinda pretty much thought of it as a trade off..great engine, great car, so what?. I recently checked my gas mileage again and lo and behold I am now getting 19 mpg in the city. Still nothing fantastic, but hey you never know it may get even better.
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Old 04-24-2001, 08:22 AM
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Mine appears to be slowly getting better too with no change in my driving habits!
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Old 04-24-2001, 08:34 AM
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I think mine got better after my k&n drop in, did anyone notice an improvement after an OSCAI?
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Old 04-24-2001, 08:42 AM
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Yeah, the OSCAI helps...but not if you are trying to realize the real gains of the OSCAI But, the weather getting warmer also seems to help as mileage.
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Old 04-24-2001, 11:08 AM
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Winter gas is less efficient. Now that we're using regular summer gas, everyone should see some improvement.
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Old 04-24-2001, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by MarkF
Winter gas is less efficient. Now that we're using regular summer gas, everyone should see some improvement.

I live in South Florida and there is no such thing as winter here....well at least nothing you people up north would consider winter. I got my Max in the summer of 1999 and the gas mileage was crappy then, I don't think weather had anything to do with it, it just has gotten better with time.
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