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Old 05-14-2023, 11:32 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Although adding an external overdrive should move the engine to a more efficient RPM/load, you're also sending power through a lossy extra set of reduction gears, which probably eats 2-4% of the total fuel economy. You lose part of what you gain.
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