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Old 12-04-2010, 11:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
comptiger5000
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RaceJeep - '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 5.9 Limited
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Hydraulic hybrids are meant to have enough hydraulic reserve for acceleration, but not for cruise. They are set up to keep a smaller engine running in an efficient part of its load curve most of the time.
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