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Originally Posted by mfifield01
I just got back from a trip to Pagosa Springs (from Austin). I noticed that my MPG was considerably better at higher altitudes. From Santa Fe to Pagosa, I was seeing ~11 MPG. I manually calculated on the way back and got 10.6 (Pagosa to Santa Fe). I typically get about ~9 around Texas. This is an NA Gas Engine (5.7l Hemi). My only explanation would be gas without ethanol or less wind resistance. Any thoughts?
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With a NA engine, you will experience significantly reduced power at altitude. Therefore, you will burn less fuel. How much less is debatable.