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Old February 7th, 2018, 11:48 AM   #2
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Name: Bill
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Originally Posted by john pierson View Post
I read some folks are happy w 15/39 so my 15/40 should be fine. I'm curious about what has been found in fuel usage. My change was mostly for engine life span even if economy suffered. It seems silly to have a 6 speed machine that will putt along @ 30 in top.
I'm running 15/42 and love it. 6th gear becomes essentially an overdrive. I don't track fuel usage on a vehicle that gets 70 M.P.G but I can tell you that I hit reserve at about 135 miles.

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