offical fuel economy vs you

rmhockman

Well there folks, Iv'e said it before and now I can say it again, my touring coupe with over 11000 miles on the clock still gives 28 to 30+ mpg on a consistent basis. This is based on a 250 mile circuit on country roads, through small towns and some in city driving combined with about 70 miles of interstate on the return home. The above is done on a weekly basis and nothing changes.

I prefer the hilly and winding country roads here in Pennsylvania and try to stay away from interstate travel as much as possible but sometimes it is necessary

I use 5/30 synthetic oil and keep my tire pressures at 35 psi, I have never experienced oil temperatures in excess of 220 degrees even in 90 degree heat, so much for the overheating issue. After the first oil change I removed the troublesome bottom plastic engine cover and stored it away.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

R M Hockman
DuBois, PA.