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      12-14-2011, 03:18 PM   #11
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I believe the new EPA tests take Start/Stop into account so cars with this feature will show an improvement in MPG.

I don't think a taller gear will help with highway MPG. The issue becomes aero which is usually optimized around 60mph.

If we all really wanted to improve MPGs...eliminate ethanol in fuel.
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