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Old 06-27-2009, 09:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
stevey_frac
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Jalilah - '07 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
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60 watts is about .08 hp. Even assuming the alternator is only 50% efficiency, you'd be looking at a savings of .16 hp. I think the fuel economy increase would be at the limit of your ability to detect. However, it would make a difference, and everything helps?

-Steve
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