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Old 12-08-2011, 10:42 PM   #1135 (permalink)
larrybuck
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to old redneck.

About the older ride not being happy floored up the grade: I understand that you guys w fresh new cars can choose to power up for the ultimate mpg tank.

But people w older, more tired rides need to preserve the drivetrains by being kind for longevity.

That makes for 2nd place mpg, but your vehicle will last, and last.

If you join the flashing heavily loaded big rigs up the grade, you will still get a good tank, PLUS; you are babying your baby for many climbs to come.

It may take some swallowing of a person's pride!

I think that's a small price to pay to know your vehicle will be around for a long time BECAUSE you were nice to it!
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