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Old 10-11-2011, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardCSX6000 View Post
I constantly get 5.5 driving 55, or around town.
I think there is something wrong - I can understand large old style engines naturally aspirated and large carburetors around 10mpg

...but 5.5 --- nah, take a closer look at your jets. The spark plug will show you the story.
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