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    Peculiar Gas Consumption @ 3k+ RPM

    I haven't checked back in a while but thanks for the replies. I'm definitely going to get a clean air filter because yes, it's disgusting. And I'll also get the MAF cleaned. I've been tempted to start adding some aesthetic mods my P5 but I'm concerned about whether or not it would worthwhile on...
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    Peculiar Gas Consumption @ 3k+ RPM

    I've been gathering a decent sample of my gas efficiency since my last post. Before the ambient external temperature went below 7 degrees Celsius (I know there's a lot that affects the internal temperature of the vehicle and that's all way beyond me so bear with me): City... 18 km/L (x 2.35 =...
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    Peculiar Gas Consumption @ 3k+ RPM

    I don't doubt the mpg will vary between drivers and specific vehicles, but should I be able to watch my gas gauge needle drop on the highway? I hope not! I've used my AC maybe twice this summer. Getting a cross breeze is fine for me.
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    Peculiar Gas Consumption @ 3k+ RPM

    I would say that my speed is about 120 km/h at 3200 rpm. This is an automatic transmission - I probably should have mentioned that earlier. I'm taking it to another mechanic. Hopefully this one will have a better eye than my usual guy.
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    Peculiar Gas Consumption @ 3k+ RPM

    First of all, my bad if this has been posted before but I'm brand new to the forums and didn't find anything regarding this specific issue in the existing threads. I recently bought a 2003 Protege5 from a private seller with 140,000 km, regular oil changes, etc. etc. My mechanic deemed it is in...
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