"...the best way to increase fuel efficiency is to adjust the nut holding the steering wheel. "

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ponta2147
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"...the best way to increase fuel efficiency is to adjust the nut holding the steering wheel. "

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http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/i...p_bn6I thought you all would like this article.
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Good read, and very true.
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Post by ramenboy... »

cool. the title of this thread says it all
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Post by star_deceiver »

Try and try as I may... speeding, jackrabbit starts, stop and go city, lead foot, heavy winter tires and towing (and all combined into one)... I find it nearly impossible to get worse then 30mpg!That being said, I can also coax 40mpg out of it if I try!!!So I've adjusted myself to: I paid for the gas, it's mine! I'll burn it however I see fit! At least gas is cheap!
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Post by Old Tele man »

...if the "steering wheel nut" doesn't want to save fuel, they won't....if the "steering wheel nut" does want to save fuel, they will!
...and the Devil said: "...yes, but it's a DRY heat!"
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