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Old 03-09-2006, 01:16 AM
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Default Re: Long drive in snowstorm/ 4hi gas mileage

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Originally Posted by demoncleaner
How I managed to get better mileage in 4hi this weekend is a mystery to me. Basically, saw no loss in mpg using 4 hi.
I am always surprised to see this too. I drove home today from Winter Park to Aspen and hit some really heavy snow at times, lots of accidents. In one 115 mile stretch, I drove about 40 of it in 4-hi and used 5 gallons of gas. This was anywhere from 8,000-11,500 feet up too.

When I really nail the gas and enjoy gaining 1,000-3,000 feet of altitude in just a few miles, the milage drops....a lot.
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