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redpoint5 · 12-10-2021, 02:32 AM

Doesn't sound like good advice to me. An 18% improvement in fuel economy from an air filter and exhaust? The biggest restriction to airflow in an engine is the throttle, which is used every time it's not wide open. In other words, an air filter isn't going to magic more fuel economy. An exhaust could potentially, but that also needs to be tuned correctly, so some monkey in a shop isn't likely to get that right.

That short trip distance isn't helping economy because it's not enough time to warm up. Get an EV and it will efficiently cover those short distances.

12-10-2021, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
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