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09-04-2007, 09:02 PM
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AWESOME Fuel Mileage!!!
Well guys, we took my SD and my Grandma's Pacifica up north for the Labor Day weekend.... I tabulated my mpg and the scores are in. These are GPS verified for distance..... I filled the tank of the car up just to the point of overflow dribbles each time.... Bounced the back end of the car to make sure no bubbles...... Filled on level (or very close to level) pads.... Car loaded with Three adults (175, 165, 150) plus about 125 lbs of luggage......
First Fill, mostly level ground.. Very easy driving at a near constant 61mph with some towns and a little passing..... 158 miles - - - - 4.58 gals back to full........ 34.49 MPG!!!!  Second Fill, VERY hilly driving with lots of acceleration and passing, in altitudes averaging 900ft..... 235 miles - - - - 8.636 gals to full - 27.23 mpg Third Fill, coming home. Same terrain as First fill, but with more passing and aggressive driving behavior.... 161 miles - - - - 5.86 gals to full - - 27.47 mpg. maybe those eBay sellers aren't so far off after all!
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-Matt EPA Section 609 Certified MVAC Technician ----------------- Oil Burner Kartel Member #10 Ahh the smell of Diesel Fuel, it's like coffee in the morning! My Car: 1982 300SD Turbo Diesel (231,500 miles!) RIP  1984 300SD Turbo Diesel Custom (235,500 mi on driveline.) - On Road!! www.icsrepair.com 
Last edited by deerefanatic; 09-05-2007 at 10:49 PM. 
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