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Old 01-21-2002
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Traveling North-South Gas Milage

Just did a trip up to Dallas, total of about 300 miles. On the way up, I was getting 31 mpg. On the way back, I got 39 mpg. Used the same driving style both ways, and used cruise control most of the time. Has anyone also experienced this phenomena? Is there something about the North-South gravitational pull being different? Thanks for any input. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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no sir, i havent even heard of this phenomena of which you speak. but im going out of town this weekend so ill let you know
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elevation may play apart... even if it doesn't seem like you're driving uphill... or downhill.. you may be. *shrug*
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add the wind direction ... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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i believe you man i took a trip to vegas in the 99 sentra i use to have. on the way over there i had to stop in baker fill up again, but on my way back i made it all the way back to LA on one whole tank. wierd
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Yeah maybe the elevation or your way of driving
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