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101Volts · 03-25-2013, 03:52 PM

I set the tire at 45 PSI and the van accelerates quicker than at 50 or 55 PSI.

Edit: I don't think the MPG numbers I was reporting were accurate, I don't believe this Scangauge II was set up very accurately.

(Edited again, 2013-September-18)

Another edit: I wonder if it still accelerates faster at a lower pressure?

03-25-2013, 03:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
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