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Old 05-23-2013, 06:01 PM   #20
harrycamaro
 
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Drives: 2010 camaro lt w/ chrome 20's
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It's because he isn't getting over 20 mph. Using lower gears decreases your MPG. Cruising at 2k rpm in 3rd will have lower MPG than cruising at 2k in 6th. It has to do with rpm's vs speed. His only problem is driving slow.
to get your best milage, youll have to be in 6th gear with low rpms.
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