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Old 02-28-2010, 12:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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...simple answer: No.

...because the engine RPM's are necessarily different in different gears...and, the faster the engine turns, the lower it's fuel economy will be.

..."Rule-of-thumb" -- best FE occurs in the highest gear at the slowest engine speed that doesn't 'lug' the engine.

...a vacuum gauge is an excellent indicator to have and use!
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