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taco · 08-11-2010, 12:03 PM

i found out in my 98 4x4 taco, that i could get about 2-4mpg better up a hill in top gear, flat to the floor bearly holding speed, then dropping down to 4th adn holding 1/2 throttle.

08-11-2010, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
taco Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern, wv Posts: 353 Johnny 5 - '81 Honda Cm400e 90 day: 42.86 mpg (US) Da bike - '06 Honda Shadow Vlx deluxe 90 day: 59.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	i found out in my 98 4x4 taco, that i could get about 2-4mpg better up a hill in top gear, flat to the floor bearly holding speed, then dropping down to 4th adn holding 1/2 throttle. __________________ .