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Old 03-22-2010, 07:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok guys(and girls) I have been trying my hand at getting better mileage out of my 87 fiero. Using the P & G method but just pushing it into nuetral has been helping, along with coasting to stop lights, signs etc. I decided to take out the fuel injection fuses (2) and install inline fuse holders and a dpdt switch to cut off the fuel when coasting. I used this switch becuase I had a few in the tool box, gonna order a momentary n/c switch to do the final install. Hoping to get closer to 35 mpg!


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Cool! Please keep us informed. I got no excuse for not doing the same.

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Now I'm on the right track! Did a 15 mile trip this morning and used the kill switch a few times, can already tell this is gonna work great! I understand how hybrids get their mileage.

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Old 03-25-2010, 12:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Good work. Looks like something I could use since my engines are pretty much the same as yours.
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Old 03-25-2010, 07:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Good work. Looks like something I could use since my engines are pretty much the same as yours.
Thanks wagonman! Cheap, fun project and its fun to pass people in "silent" mode! I grew up in Mt. Clemens btw

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