I drive an Xterra and get about 16 MPG, but while I was on a road trip through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota, I noticed my MPG was (were?) up to about 20. This could be because I was doing more long distance driving, but I spent a portion of my time driving in town or just short distances once I got to South Dakota. Also, on the long distance part, I was actually driving a lot faster than I normally do, like 85-90 mph, and I had more weight in the vehice due to bringing clothes/food/supplies for the trip.
My ex seems to think the better MPG was because I was at a higher elevation (I live in CA) while on vacation and that affects fuel economy. My dad thinks it's because they don't mix ethanol into their fuel in those states like they do here in CA.
Ideas as to why my MPG went up so much?!
2007-08-13
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