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Old 06-09-2009, 11:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic - '96 Civic DX Sedan
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I run mine down to 1000 rpm, accelerating in 5th gear from as low as 25 mph. That's what works best for mileage. I'll run it up as high as 2000 sometimes before shifting.
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