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Old 07-06-2010, 09:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

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90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

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90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
I need to do that to the Elantra. Oh, how I like seeing it rev to 2k rpm as I turn the key on a chilly winter morning!
My Parents Toyota Avensis (97 year model) does this- it holds 1500 for about 30 secs after start up- seems to be an inbuilt way of getting the engine toe temperature quicker..

has anyone compared the time and fuel required vs not having it?
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