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Old 09-14-2017, 10:25 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JockoT View Post
I've been told accelerate briskly with the throttle well open, accelerate gently, keep the speed up, keep the speed down.
And they're all the right thing to do, depending on conditions.

An SG or UG will let you see which is right where and when.
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Originally Posted by sheepdog44 View Post
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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