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Old 08-18-2009, 07:40 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Thats the theory that I had heard as well, but on long, comparable runs, I could achieve better mpg with a very light acceleration compared to a moderately brisk acceleration. My Versa has an odd engine, a Renault design, I believe. It seems to like higher rpms and light acceleration.
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