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MetroMPG · 10-04-2008, 09:36 PM

Shift RPM is a relatively small item on the list of techniques for improving fuel economy.

I'm with 1.5Ldave - I'd want to first make sure the car is in a good state of tune before anything else.

Then I'd want to know what kind of driving you're doing - mostly city or highway?

10-04-2008, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
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