I too much driving at 800 engine RPM, where the alternator is barely keeping up with the base electrical load. That's 25 MPH in fifth gear.
I'd have to put in a deep cycle battery if I re-ratioed the alternator. I'd be better off to do a full alternator delete with a switch for those long trips.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.
22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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