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Old 05-01-2011, 07:31 PM   #15 (permalink)
abently
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Well a new engine, consuming oil, means oil is getting into the combustion chamber which is not good for efficiency and/or minimizing knock. So break the engine in moderately hard.

Changing the tranny fluid on an Auto will have a more pronounce affect on MPG, than doing the same with a Manual..

I agree with Frank, find the problem/s and fix them before bothering with any aero mods.

Also accelerate briskly up to speed, and then hold it steady. An MPGuino will help you with this.

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