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redpoint5 · 05-10-2012, 02:45 AM

Since you have a turbo, you won't notice a difference and might actually get better mpg at higher elevation (due to less dense air and less drag).

Going 100 miles out of the way is not going to save fuel, even for the NA diesels.

05-10-2012, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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