Andrew
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Is it cheaper to drive at a steady 60 than at 70? Or will it not make a blind bit of difference.
[Edited on 28-10-2007 by Andrew]
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Dave A
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depends on engine and gearing, but generally I would say it does help MPG figures driving at lower speeds as well as prolong tyre life.
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Andrew
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Never thought about tyres 
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Tom
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Who cares 
I found in a grande punto petroil I had on hire was returning a better mpg on the computer at 75 than 70 :lol
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AndyKent
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Think I'm right in saying that a lot of cars are at their optimum at 55mpg so 60 COULD be more economical but TBH, the change will be so slight its not worth worrying about I would think
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Mike
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I was quite surprised with how much better consumption was in mine, when I was trying to keep up with Matt, going to Trax. I spent most of the time doing 85+, which is about 4200 revs and went upto about 5000 revs, that's in a 1.2 16v, and consumption was better than any journeys where I've just sat at 70
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Steve
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optimum is 50 in 5th
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