[lro] vacuum guage was (Roverdrive)

From: Smokey Briggs (smokey@pecos.net)
Date: Fri Apr 18 2003 - 15:07:41 EDT

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    Any suggestions as to brand, etc.... for a vacuum guage?

    And, I thought Jesse James was behind the pump this morning when I paid
    a 1.48 a gallon. I guess it is relative.

    Thanks,

    Smokey

    On Friday, April 18, 2003, at 12:48 PM, TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:

    >
    >> QUESTION: As far as wear and tear on the engine which of the two
    >> scenarios would be better? 1) Stock 4th gear. 3,000 rpm cruise, but
    >> gas pedal not pressed to the floor.
    >> 2) Overdrive. 2,500 or so rpm, but gas pedal on the floor (more gas
    >> same speed).
    >>
    >> It is a choice I have to make fairly often when the wind is really
    >> blowing.
    >
    > My guess is that wear is about the same. What you are describing is a
    > condition that calls for a vacume gauge. You can use it to keep your
    > engine from working too hard under adverse conditions, trying to push
    > too tall a gear. And from using more gas than you need to. Of course
    > in Texas they practically give gas away so fuel economy may not matter
    > to you. Unlike here where it is still over $2.00/gal.
    >
    > TeriAnn J. Wakeman
    > Marigold Ltd.
    > www.marigoldltd.com
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