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98 9000 MPG
Posted by Wawa (more from Wawa) on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:39:27
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Just thought I'd share my recent experience with my 9000 (auto transmission).
Recently completed a 600 mile round trip with my wife and averaged 31 MPG. Travelling about 65 mph the whole time. I have synthetic oil (Mobil 1 5W-30) K&N air filter, and aired the tires up to 40psi. Usually run 93 octane with my T5Boost4 hooked up, but I disconnected my T5Boost4 and went with 87 octane each way.
Also, had my local mechanic flush the trans fluid using a machine and replace 14 quarts of fresh tranny fluid. Shifts the same (smooth as buttah) but now I know I've addressed one of the weak points of my car...fluid is very red and brown like it used to be.
I think 31 mpg is great! I figure I'll get more comments about my use of 5W-30 and the K&N, but thought I'd share anyway.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 98 9000 MPG, Wawa, Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:39:27 <-- Viewing This Message
- 9000s are meant to go fast!, Dan N, Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:58:44
- Re: 98 9000 MPG, Abusot, Sat, 25 Nov 2006 07:45:00
- Re: 98 9000 MPG, tomek s., Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:05:57
- sorry...fluid is NOT brown like it used to be (n/m), Wawa, Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:41:05
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