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Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg [message #172554 is a reply to message #172458]

Fri, 08 June 2012 08:09

Byron Songer

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Registered: August 2007
Location: Louisville, KY

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During the four years we drove our 78 Royale I never saw more than 9.2
mpg. In fact, the overall mileage for the coach (one AC on the roof and a
pod, no tow) was 8.6. I would have enjoyed getting closer to 10. The only
way to do that was to lie. I will say, also, that the best we got was when
we happened to get some "real" gasoline in West Virginia in 2008. Ethanol,
in my mind, gets the credit for reducing economy and performance (cough,
cough).

Now, like a few others loose in America, I enjoy better mileage and higher
prices in a diesel pusher. Cost of fuel per mile is about the same -- the
torque at 1625 rpm and a six-speed transmission is amazing.

Lest some of you think I'm crazy just consider this -- I still greatly
admire the GMC and the community of owners that goes with it's admirers.

Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
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http://www.songerconsulting.net/gallery/

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		[GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Mr ERFisher on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:38
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Harry on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:43
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:50
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		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Harry on Thu, 07 June 2012 23:08
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Chr$ on Fri, 08 June 2012 00:58
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: larry.whisler on Fri, 08 June 2012 08:28
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Steven Ferguson on Fri, 08 June 2012 07:15
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Byron Songer on Fri, 08 June 2012 08:09
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Fri, 08 June 2012 10:53
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