Off Topic but interesting 110 mpg
07-03-2008, 02:23 PM
#22
Pro
Like most of these stories, it all depends on the details.
For example: Last fall my real time digital mileage indicator in my F-250 pickup (5.4 liter gas) was displaying 24.5 mpg while pulling my 24 foot enclosed trailer carrying my 71 vert. Total weight of the trailer was 6850 lbs. I assure you the mileage reading was accurate.
Now the details: I was travelling south on Interstate 77 going through Fancy Gap, Virginia.
Anyone out there familiar with this stretch of road that can explain why "the details" are important???
For example: Last fall my real time digital mileage indicator in my F-250 pickup (5.4 liter gas) was displaying 24.5 mpg while pulling my 24 foot enclosed trailer carrying my 71 vert. Total weight of the trailer was 6850 lbs. I assure you the mileage reading was accurate.
Now the details: I was travelling south on Interstate 77 going through Fancy Gap, Virginia.
Anyone out there familiar with this stretch of road that can explain why "the details" are important???
07-03-2008, 06:11 PM
#24
Safety Car
If this guy is for real we'll be mentioning his name along with Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Something tells me that won't be happening. He won't let anyone look under the hood since some of his ideas are awaiting patents. Fine. Just let someone drive the car to at least verify the wild claims. This guy is enjoying his bit of fame before he get's sent back into his garage to fix tires and change spark plugs.
Last edited by jdmick; 07-03-2008 at 06:15 PM.
07-03-2008, 07:38 PM
#25
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hope this guy is telling the truth, But to here something funny I drive a company owned 2003 ford windstar van daily. If its loaded to and I mean loaded it will get about 20 miles per gallon but if its empty it goes to about 16. what the hell is the cause of this? The more weight added the better the mileage this doesnt make sense.
07-04-2008, 12:41 PM
#26
Team Owner
It rides lower and has less turbulence under the car???? Or maybe your van is only loaded up going one direction...and it has more downhill terrain... [Heck, I don't know.....sounds pretty weird to me.] 
07-04-2008, 01:18 PM
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07-05-2008, 11:29 AM
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