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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:29 PM
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Post what mph is the sweet spot for the absolute best gas mileage for an a4?
is it 70 mph like my friend keeps telling me? Thanks guys. I'm currently on the road.
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:34 PM
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I think it's more like 50-55.
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:35 PM
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Below 60mph
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:36 PM
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I average 65-70mph and get about 20-21mpg but that's LT1.
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**** id say with a 3.23 maybe around 50-55mph
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damn! 50-55 below 60? Slow. Well I'm out to save money after day beating her around. I just set my cruise on 65.
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:45 PM
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Throw your friend out of the car, and you will get even better gas mileage.
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draft off of semi-trucks
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the gas mileage that i get makes me cry
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:55 PM
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semis cruise at a rediculous low speed and I hate rock chips. I might give it a try. Currently none in sight. I hope nobody challenges me for a race. I can't turn down a challenge. My car is stock by the way.
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For sanity purposes Im currently cruising at 65.
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Old 03-21-2008 | 08:59 PM
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lol where in the midwest are you driving your car? Where I am it's snowy.
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Old 03-21-2008 | 09:24 PM
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Springfield Illinois to Waterloo Iowa. I'm currently passing Peoria Illinois. I hate cruising speed limit but surfing the web and talking to you guys seems to help the miles and time go by faster. Sweet
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weather here's actually real decent for a nice drive. Clear roads not a snow or ice in sight anywhere. Just a lil chilly.
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I usually cruise at 60-65mph. With 2.73's that's right about 1500rpm.
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Are you in the passenger seat? Or are you driving and teching at the same time! Also, is this on a wifi lap top or cell phone? I know tech is addictive but I have never teched and drove lol.
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150mph gets the best mileage
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Originally Posted by streetassasin
150mph gets the best mileage
But not best gas mileage.
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I'm driving while surfing the web. I'm using an iPhone. I tend to multi task a lot. I'm at 65 mph 2100rpm with 3.23 I might consider cruising at 60 soon. Not real happy with the current mpg
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k I'm at 60 with 1900 rpm
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