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Old 12-14-2016, 09:40 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by cat94 View Post
About 2k rpms. I'm usually cruising in 5th at this point, but I tried 6th to get better mpg (probabl an invalid reason if I'm shifting down 2 gears to accelerate quickly anyway).
Well, cat94, you're not driving your grandfathers old torque rich Ford. This engine runs happier at higher rpms. I normally wouldn't "cruise" at less than 3,000 rpms.

Please keep in mind that you're dealing with a NEW engine and transmission .... they both need time (miles) to limber up .....


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