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Old 05-26-2010, 10:49 PM   #25 (permalink)
ShadeTreeMech
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The Van - '97 Mercury Villager gs
90 day: 19.8 mpg (US)

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I got a ScanGuage now and love it! I had to make use of the XGuage feature and add the HP function. I don't think it's very accurate (said my Maxima had 217 HP under hard acceleration up a hill when it is rated 190 from the factory) but it's interesting to see how little you can get the H down to while cruising.

So far I have
GPH
MPG
HP!
TPS

It can become very distracting I've noticed! However, it would seem that the car shuts down the fuel while coasting over 1500 rpm, so :thumbsup:
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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