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03-22-2008, 09:53 PM

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I know that the auto's over the manuals will get a bit better in fuel mileage

IME its the opposite... the extra hp required to turn a torque converter is enough to negate the few lower rpms while cruising.... plus you have a better chance of being in the optimal rpm range with a manual.

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03-23-2008, 09:29 AM

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IME its the opposite... the extra hp required to turn a torque converter is enough to negate the few lower rpms while cruising.... plus you have a better chance of being in the optimal rpm range.

Exactly !!!

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03-23-2008, 03:55 PM

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Whoops! I worded it backwards! I meant that manuals get better than autos which is why I mentioned it cause I get better mileage than him and mines a manual and his is an auto.