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Old 12-02-2008, 09:29 AM   #6 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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Originally Posted by basjoos View Post
But on low load conditions on flat roads, where, if the rpm gets low enough to start lugging, you can improve the mileage by dropping a gear and going gently with the throttle.
i didn't know that... i would normally start gently accelerating out of the chug instead.... but my 5th gear is usable at under 40km/h, so its not often i have to leave it.
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