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Old 04-22-2011, 03:30 PM
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John, mpg should decrease at higher elevations due to lower air density.

Hmm. Everything else being equal that means I should be able to easily hit 30MPG at sea level @ 65mph. I'm encroaching on diesel territory with my 3.0L.
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Old 04-22-2011, 07:26 PM
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Old 04-22-2011, 07:44 PM
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Hmm. Everything else being equal that means I should be able to easily hit 30MPG at sea level @ 65mph. I'm encroaching on diesel territory with my 3.0L.
Very doubtful unfortunately....You'll never see 30MPG out of a M103 KE unless dropped off a very large cliff.
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