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Old 04-16-2011, 03:48 PM   #9 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Nameless - '06 GMC Canyon
90 day: 37.45 mpg (US)

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I have Nokian WR tires on my Canyon. There is a very noticeable difference in rolling resistance between 37 and 47 PSI. I have not tried higher pressures.

The Canyon responds very nicely to DWL. Either a vacuum gauge or a Scangauge is necessary because the throttle plate does not have a consistent relationship to gas pedal position.

I find it possible to hold 5th gear down to about 22 MPH on a smooth, level road. It will even accelerate from that speed, although only at about 1 MPH per city block.
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