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first tank mpg - is this normal? - 9/1/2008 7:11:30 AM

tractorboy

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2008 GS automatic first tank drove 327 miles total of which 33% were highway miles. Highway miles were under 60 mph and all driving was smooth and easy. Air conditioner was on for all driving. I was kind of disappointed that I only got 29.48 mpg on this first tank.

Question 1. Is this normal?

Question 2. How many miles on vehicle before optimum MPG can be expected?

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RE: first tank mpg - is this normal? - 9/1/2008 8:37:01 AM

NovaResource

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You realize the automatic GS is rated at 24-mpg city and 33-mpg highway? 29.5-mpg when driving 66%-city and using the A/C is normal.

1. Yes
2. You will get slightly better mileage after the first few thousand miles but don''''t expect a large increase under similar conditions. Using less A/C and driving more highway will gain the biggest increase. Upper 30''''s is not out of the question.

< Message edited by NovaResource -- 9/1/2008 8:40:36 AM >

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RE: first tank mpg - is this normal? - 9/1/2008 1:41:39 PM

tractorboy

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Thanks NovaResource for the info.

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RE: first tank mpg - is this normal? - 9/4/2008 8:57:19 AM

SHOZ

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My mileage has gone up about 3-4 mpg from new to 5k.