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Re: Fuel Mileage 12v V6
On a recent trip to Minnepolis, Mn from northwestern MN, I averaged 27 mpg
doing 65-75 most of the way with the A/C. I drive a minimum of 65 miles
daily at 65-70 (there is 8 miles in town driving at 30-40) and I
consistently get 24 mpg.
Now this is in a stock '92 100 fwd with 95K miles. Using the sport switch
on the tranny does reduce my mileage to about 22, but I have more fun with
it =)
BTW... when I was in Minneapolis this weekend, on I-494 south I saw the
most gorgeous bright yellow A6?Q that was following me (several car lengths
behind) for about 5 miles or so. It turned off on 394. That was one fine
looking Audi... too bad I was in a hurry or I would have slowed for a
better look. I only saw 2 A6s and 1 Wagon on the way down.
just my 0.02 worth.
jon
>Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 11:54:04 -0500
>From: Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>
>Subject: Fuel Mileage 12v V6
>
>Just a little comparison data for all you 12v owners.
>
>I've got a '93 90S (fwd only).
>
>Particulars:
>Weight: around 3000 lbs
>5 speed manual
>Quaker State semi-synthetic 10w30 engine oil
>205/60R15 Dunlop D60A2 tires (stock wheels)
>Original struts (I think)
>almost 90K miles
>Premium fuel (92 octane)
>
>On my last trip from central Wisconsin, back to Minnapolis,
>approximately 200 miles, plus 80 miles driving to and
>from work, I managed to get 25.2 mpg. If I had filled
>up right after the trip, the average would probably be
>higher. This includes 60-85mph on the highway and
>a high speed blast in town to lose 3 dorks in a rusted
>out Chebby pickup. I figure highway mileage to be
>right around 26mpg. If I kept it at 70mph or below,
>would probably be 27mpg. We'll see if I can keep my
>lead foot off the pedal for our trip to Ohio in a week.
>
>For all you 100 and A6 owners, I believe your car is
>a bit heavier, so your mileage may not be as good.
>Around town I get 22-23mpg (I usually keep in the
>2K - 3K range on the tach).
>
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>Todd Young WAM!NET Inc.
>tyoung@wamnet.com 6100 West 110th Street
>612-886-5051 Bloomington, MN 55438-2664
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>
Jon Moritz, MS
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dept of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Voice: 701-777-4207
Fax: 701-777-6124