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Old 06-09-2008, 05:53 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Sunrise Point View Post
Anyone who was driving during the 70's will remember the mandatory 55 MPH speed limit. For those of us who drive up to the lakes on the weekend, driving at 55 or 60 MPH will save a lot of gas.
Probably the biggest point of all. Personally I keep it no faster than 60 now on the highway. This will save much more gas than never allowing it to idle. The difference between say 60 to 65 MPH can add up to a couple more miles per gallon of gas.
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