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Old 12-28-2013, 10:22 AM   #22 (permalink)
PAFirefighter11
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Originally Posted by Cobb View Post
Those guys are ---king stupid. If they knew anything about volumetric efficiency they understand the gearing part and driving WOT. You want to lug the engine to at least 80% if not engage the lean burn if equipped for mpg.
Since I just woke up I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or not lol... I shift prior to the upshift light engaging. I'd assume that's only around 20% or less.
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