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Old 06-29-2012, 07:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
mwebb
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are you coasting ?
are you in neutral ... or in gear , automatic trans , 5 speed ?



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Originally Posted by suspectnumber961 View Post
My Focus idles at 16 TPS...when going 25-35 mph... keeping the TPS at 17-18 results in maintaining speed and seeing the best mpg....same as when approaching a stop sign or corner and trying to get to the sign at 25-30-35 mph. Also this would help when going over some hills.

I currently do this manually...but it is difficult.

These kinds of solenoids have been used on various cars that have AC...to up the idle some....
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