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Old 09-16-2011, 02:35 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by stimpsonjcat View Post
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I installed a UG in my F-150, and it actually uses MORE fuel in N.
It sounds like the F-150 does not back-off the idle rpm when shifted into "N" but expects the transmission drag to slow the engine down. Is there a change in the rpm when you shift to "N"?

What about "P"?

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