It works for me. Most 2 liter class cars get their best brake specific fuel consumption with moderate acceleration between 1500-2200 rpm. I'm getting about 170% of EPA combined mileage estimates with my two cars over the last 23,500 miles.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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