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      07-13-2012, 08:21 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Robocheme View Post
One question - if I have it in Sports mode on the freeway cruising along at a steady 70 mph, will it get worse mpg than the Comfort mode?

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Cliff
Sport Mode doesn't use 8th gear, so you'll be cruising in 7th. At 70mph the tach in my 35i shows about 2400 RPM in 7th gear, and about 1900 RPM in 8th gear. So, yes, you will get worse MPG.

If you want to maximize mileage when cruising then don't use sport mode, and engage cruise control.
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