2011 GT 5.0 MPG

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6/5/10 | 07:19 PM

#21

FordBlueHeart

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Joined: July 24, 2008

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From: Traverse City

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Originally Posted by Gene K

I think that was a quick test to see what it would show. Not a continous run.

I'm sure you are correct, but you never know, based on a lot of posts around here lately.

Still not the most scientific approach.

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6/7/10 | 12:37 PM

#22

Bigjohns97

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Man i can't believe you guys are getting that good of mpg, i am only able to average about 16-17mpg with combined city and highway driving.

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6/7/10 | 12:44 PM

#23

CG205

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Joined: February 4, 2005

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From: N. GA mountains

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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr

You guys really have to get past the dash MPG readout, it's okay for using it to try and maximize your fuel economy but it is not an accurate gauge of the actual fuel economy for a tankfull of gas.

You really have to do it the old fashioned way, fill it up completely, drive it to near empty and re-fill it and check it against the miles driven.