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Old 10-31-2014, 09:53 AM   #57 (permalink)
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I don't disagree that heat turns wheels. I just disagree that a 30% reduction in heat leads directly to 30% less mileage. With modern engine systems, its not a 30% reduction due to electronic optimization of ignition timing which ethanol has an advantage in because of the higher octane.
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