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Old 08-17-2014, 10:52 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Since at 4k it uses more fuel than in 2nd you would want to be in 2nd. Now make those comparisons at 2K, 2.5K, 3K, 3.5k and in each gear. This will give you an indication of you best shift point vs FE. One other consideration not to accelerate too slowly.

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