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Lifetime Fuel Economy: 49.51 MPG(US)
90 Day Running Average: 64.39 MPG(US) |
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| General Description |
EPA Values |
Year: 1992
Make: Geo
Model: Metro
Trim: Base
Vehicle Type : Gasoline
Curb Weight: 1800
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EPA City: 38
EPA Highway: 44
EPA Combined: 40 |
| Description |
Just your typical Metro:
4dr hatchback
1.0 L 3 cyl FI engine
5 spd manual transmission
10.5 gallon gas tank
Tires? You bet.
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| Modifications |
Vehicle mods:
Tires inflated to 45 psi.
Injector kill and engine crank switches on stick shift
Dash mounted vacuum gauge
Driver mods:
Engine off coasting (EOC) wherever possible
Pulse & Glide (P&G) when not in heavy traffic.
Currently aiming for 6 in-Hg on vacuum gauge during pulse (about 75% of full throttle) and EOC during glide.
Keep parking brake up one notch (does not engage brake but keeps daytime running lights off)
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| Planned Modifications |
Would like to experiment with just about everything as time and priorities permit:
Low Rolling Resistance Tires
Rear wheel skirts
Grill block
Sealed hub caps
Front air dam
Front under tray
Remove mirrors
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