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Re: M3 FUEL ECONOMY (or lack thereof)



> I have a 96-M3 and according to the OBC, I only get around 18.5 mpg.  On the
> highway, the OBC would indicated around 24-25 mpg.  Does this sound right?  I
> was under the impression that the car would 22-23 mpg in the city and high
> twenties on the highway?  Can anyone help?

	Yep that's what I get too, Ive also got a Dinan chip, exhaust,
	euro airbox, and wider throttle body which wont help (in this
	respect at leats, but in all others ... WOW!).

	I use Chevron Supreme exclusively because I'm dumb enough to
	buy into their marketing message, but I do find my cars run
	better onb this than with Shell or ARCO ...

	- Larry

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