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Offline sierragrande

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Monitoring Engine Vacuum for MPG
« on: March 26, 2006, 05:47:00 PM »
Does anybody have any experience using a vacuum gauge to maximize fuel economy?  


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Re: Monitoring Engine Vacuum for MPG
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2006, 02:22:00 PM »
On a carb'd motor, you want to adjust the mixture until you get the highest vacuum reading.  This typically yeild the best results.

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