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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 07:00 PM
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at what speed would you get the best gas mileage on the freeway, keeping rates of acceleration and hills, and all of the other options the same? 65, 75, or 85? at 65, you will be covering ground slower than at 85, but you will have less rpm'*, and less air drag. at 85, you will be making ground a lot quicker, but have higher rpm'* and air drag.
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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 07:00 PM
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80 km/h... just enough for the OD + TCC to engage.

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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 07:00 PM
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i was wondering about mph, not k/h, sorry
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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 07:00 PM
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About 55mph.
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My car locks up @ 46mph, but its kind of jerky when it does.
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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I would anywhere from 55 to 65 mph.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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A constant speed of 55-65 will yield the best milage. Quick accelerating and stop and go will eat at the fuel economy.
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