 Tuning for fuel milage? |
 Dec 13 2006, 09:49 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10  |
Hypothetically, would it be possible to tune a car to get better milage than what it came with from the factory? Lower the boost, take out some fuel?
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Dec 26 2006, 08:26 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
BTW, unexplained crappy fuel mileage can often be attributed to bad O2 sensors, also. Have 'em checked out if your mileage is down!
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AWD DSM 1 Tuning for fuel milage? Dec 13 2006, 09:49 AM
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