Re: [lro] Roverdrive

From: Craig Freeman (craig@craigfreeman.freeserve.co.uk)
Date: Fri Apr 18 2003 - 17:04:01 EDT

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    $2.00+/gallon isn't so bad - try ~$1.20/litre like it is here in the
    UK - then you'll want your vacuum gauge to check on the economy. As
    a general rule of thumb, however, if your foot's flat to the floor
    you're using more fuel than you are when it's only half-way down.

    CSF

    >
    >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
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