Why don't you just take the bus and pay for it out of your pocket?  :-)

If you insist on driving the pickup, use only the 5th gear, lower RPM is
better.  Also, close that tailgate, you waste gas leaving it open.

Denys...

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Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 7:14 PM
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Subject: [HP3000-L] OT: Realistic Gas Saving Questions

Hi All :)
   Ok... being that I now have to commute (albeit only 4 miles each way ) I
have some dumb questions for how to get the best milage possible while I
wait for my company provided Bus Pass at the new company...

   Which is better on the engine and saving of gas:
	1. Higher RPM's in a lower gear (sayh 2200 in 3rd)
	2. Lower RPM's in a higher gear (say 1600 in 4th)

   Can the fluids in the transmission make a difference?

   Since the vehicles kick the compressor on all the time now - not just
when using the air conditioner... does running the A/C make a true
difference?

   Now I drive a 2005 Ford Ranger 4x4 with a Leer Canopy (cap for you
Southern Folk hehehe) and it has a 4.2l V-6 engine with a 5 speed manual
transmission which I know how to drive fairly well (NASCAR skill level I
ain't! hehehe)

Art "Questioning once again" Bahrs

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