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Old 09-10-2009, 11:06 PM   #8 (permalink)
IndyIan
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Parachute - '03 Chevrolet Tracker LX
90 day: 28.55 mpg (US)

Peon - '95 Plymouth Neon Highline baby!
90 day: 31.39 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by wagonman76 View Post
The worst place to be for FE is to be hanging just below where it would shift up. So in some cases it is better to get your speed up faster.
I'd agree for automatics, IMO the only good gear for FE is top gear with the converter locked, so I don't waste time getting there in my Neon. 1/3 to 1/2 throttle until 50mph then back off slightly so the converter locks is my technique. It also sometimes gives me some space from following traffic to glide without annoying people behind me.
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