30 mpg svx

[radarwhiz]

I averaged 31 mpg with my '92 (97,000) on a trip from W. Virginia to Texas in the middle of summer with no a/c, windows down, and car packed so full with stuff the windshield is all I could see out.

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by radarwhiz

I averaged 31 mpg with my '92 (97,000) on a trip from W. Virginia to Texas in the middle of summer with no a/c, windows down, and car packed so full with stuff the windshield is all I could see out.

How fast were you driving? Cruise control? Premium fuel? By 31, do you mean 30.6? Any special lubricants or mods?

PS. My dad lived in Northeast Texas for the past 20 years

[radarwhiz]

It was actually 31.2, regular fuel, cruise at 70, no mods or special lube. It was actually really low on oil and shortly after that spun a rod bearing cause it was so starved.

[PaulDexler]

I've been off the forum for a couple of weeks. I keep the shifter in "3" in town, so my normal mileage is about 20mpg. On the highway, sticking to the sweet spot at 85 and in "4" I get close to 30 mpg. Not difficult, but a couple of traffic congealments, and it's down to 22, 23.
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