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Old 02-20-2016, 10:25 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
Bought Nissan OE parts for cost+15% and I had one of their price books and microfiche. Looked them up myself to make sure I got the right part. Once bought 11% of their gross sales, including their own service department.
Good shops get good discounts.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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