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Old 01-05-2011, 05:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
dcb
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they might have improved it some by taking in tps or something. 95% would be better than nothing.

Can you do an experiment? while cruising at say 50 in top gear and watching instant mpg, see if opening or closing the throttle have an impact on mpg or if it is tied to engine rpm.
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