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On 1/22/2007 02:36, Mr. Plow wrote:
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> The numbers i have heard have not been nearly as high as your sources...
> And actually, looking at www.fueleconomy.gov, the EPA's estimated hwy
> fuel economy for the diesel Liberty is only 26mpg.
> And quite frankly Andy, the EPA's estimates have always seemed to be
> high in my experience.
But remember that the EPA also tests are using brand-new vehicles, and
diesels take quite a while to break in.
> For example, they said my 2000 Dak was estimated to get 19-20 hwy. On a
> good day, it was around 15. That went up to about 17 after i added the
> aftermarket intake.
Driving style and upsizing tires can have a negative effect on the
mileage too. Both my Daks I was able to hit the EPA numbers, but only if
I was very careful.
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"Whatever Adam does, do the opposite and you'll be fine"
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