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...the "number ONE thing" to do if you really want to increase your fuel economy, is to KNOW what's happening (mpg-wise) as you're driving.
...and, the *best* tool for that is the ScanGauge II
...just being able to "see" what's happening (mpg-wise) as you drive and react to traffic, wind, hills, stop lights, etc. is going to TEACH you what to minimize (avoid) and what to maximize (light foot, coast, etc.). The car's gonna be the SAME, but *how* you drive it will definitely change!
...think of the SGII as an electronic version of the proverb: "...a picture is worth a 1,000 words..." where the SGII displays are *showing* you what WORKS as well as what HINDERS your mpg.
...for instance, are you aware that driving along side a semi-truck will "cut" your instantaneous mpg by -30 percent, ie: from 45-50'ish, down to 30-35'ish?
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• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 1.4LT 6A
• 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L/SFI 4A
• 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L/MFI 4A
• 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0L/Zetec 4A
• 1971 Dodge Charger 318 3A
• 1970½ Plymouth AAR 'Cuda 340/6BBL 4M
• 1968 Dodge Charger 383 3A
• 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 383 4M
• 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 273 4M
Last edited by Old Tele man; 04-24-2010 at 07:07 PM..
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