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Old 09-12-2005, 10:10 AM   #19
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The little computer that tell's all, as in instantaneous MPG, can add two-four MPG when used to keep optimal speed settings. It is interesting how a very slight lift of the foot at 60 mph will go from one MPG to something 30% higher and still (barely) maintain the same speed.... I never believed it at first but ran several compare tests tanks by not paying attention to the fuel comp and paying attention to the fuel comp and it was right on the money with what my tank fillups was saying. Learning further how to drive with the computer does add MPG...
John I too did the math,I would up fill my truck make a fishing run to the Canal come back and top off again,then divide the amout of gallons by the mileage & it was dead on.
I have always been one for manual trany's(better fuel eco) but my new ride came w/ five spd. auto which I now love and would be hard pressed to going back to manual,If IM light on the peddel and cruise between 68-72 w/ no A/C or no windshield defogger on IM right on the money.

Plus I also bought a K&N air filter,right out of the box it will increase my horse power 5-7% and increase's my fuel economy by 1-3 miles guaranteed!Not to mention this thing is also good for a Million miles!!!It's a no brainer to get this w/ the price of fuel these days and that you never have to change it.

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