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HydroJim · 10-29-2011, 06:33 PM

I agree with you, It definitely doesn't make sense how it would increase efficiency. But there coast down test showed a 50% increase in coasting time, so maybe that is where the increased efficiency comes from

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HydroJim Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 625 Aerofocus (retired) - '00 Ford Focus ZX3 90 day: 44.66 mpg (US) The Red Baron (sold) - '93 Geo Metro 90 day: 44.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 40 Thanked 156 Times in 103 Posts	I agree with you, It definitely doesn't make sense how it would increase efficiency. But there coast down test showed a 50% increase in coasting time, so maybe that is where the increased efficiency comes from