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Subject:gas mileage
From:Maggie Dew
Date:Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:19:15 -0500

I took the recent suggestions on the list regarding improving one's gas
mileage.  I aired all the tires to the proper psi, slowed down to 60
(occasionally 65), and have quit downshifting to come to a stop.  I have
always used the gears to slow down and I'm not sure how it helps to just
use the clutch and brake.  Does it have to do with disengaging the gears
and not putting torque on the engine?  I know my ignorance is probably
showing again, but oh well.  At any rate, I am up to 21 or 22 mpg
(previously 18 to 20).

Maggie
'85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"

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