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   AK to Paul in Houston TX   
   Re: Gas mileage using cruise control   
   27 Jul 22 05:59:00   
   
   From: scientist77017@gmail.com   
      
   On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:42:29 PM UTC-5, Paul in Houston TX wrote:   
   > AK wrote:   
   > > I made a 600 mile trip using mostly highways.   
   > >   
   > > I had my cruise control set for 55 mph.   
   > >   
   > > Previously in 2015, I got 28.4 mpg.   
   > >   
   > > But this last trip I got 29.8 mpg.   
   > >   
   > > Is that possible since it is 7 years later?   
   > >   
   > > Thanks.   
   > 600 mi round trip would have gotten you to Ft. Worth and back. :)   
   >   
   > 1.4 mpg change is not much. It sounds reasonable to me.   
   > There are lots of variables. Tire tread hardness, tire air pressure,   
   > ambient temp, load weight, road surface, engine oil, air filter,   
   > alignment, the list goes on and on.   
      
   I drove to San Marcos and Kerrville, Tx. Pretty hilly.   
      
   I am pleased with the mileage I got.   
      
   I used mid grade gas and had new tires.   
      
   Andy   
      
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