From: am@yellowjersey.org   
      
   On 7/27/2022 7:59 AM, AK wrote:   
   > 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   
   >   
      
   More effect from new tires than the fuel.   
      
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