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Old 03-27-2011, 11:56 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Varn View Post
I would say that 2000 rpm may be too high for max economy. My 3.8 Ford v6 is better at 1500-1700.
With the method I'm using it is only a 2k in first and second subsequent shift are at lower rpms. Sure is worth a try though.

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You need an instantaneous fuel gauge to tell.
No argument there. If it could only log ever time you accelerate from a stop and tell you which one you did better on and if the conditions were the same. Then you would more easily be able to improve.


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You won't believe how little throttle opening and speed will drink your fuel.
Oh but I do! The ultra gauge keeps reminding me.
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