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Old 09-14-2011, 07:55 PM   #55 (permalink)
Sven7
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
You really really really need to turn it back on as soon as the engine has stopped. You'll actually count for those missing miles. Even more important, all the electronics will be working. Little things like ABS and airbags. Be safe.

Mine is off more than it's on. Default mode is off and coasting. I turn it on when I need a boost, then it's off again.
Unless you've got a mechanical speedo/odo, which afaik all of my cars do (the speedo and odo keep working with the ignition off). Most things older than 1990 should, right?
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