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Old 05-09-2005, 01:42 AM
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I always accelerate at a fairly quick pace, with about half of it just the on-off switch method I don't speed either....highest I'll exceed the limit is maybe 3-4mph, no more. I've been getting about 24-25mpg now that the summer fuel is back. When I do more modest acceleration I do right around half-pedal....my boost gauge usually holds at around 4-6psi during those accelerations, then if I am only reaching 30-35 or so it falls to about 1-2psi while holding the speed and cruising....about 2-3psi holding 40-48ish mph....and around 5psi for maintaining 55mph (majority of my drive to work). Timing is everything, hovering right around the speed limit gets you all the green lights and saves the most fuel. I can drive down the 55mph road to and from work and get essentially every green light (about 7 of them) w/out slowing down even once if I maintain 55-57mph the whole way.
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