Thread: Struggling with interstate mileage in 2000 Jeep Wrangler with oversized tires.
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Old 01-11-2010, 08:26 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Abboq View Post
I can't be positive, but it feels like it does take more pedal in fifth, but that could just be my paranoia.
You actually want this to be the case. More load means decreased BSFC, and better efficiency.
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