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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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My cousin was on the mnt and he said a guy did something to one of his vacuum lines on his jeep which let him get like 30mpg? Has anyone heard about this or know how?
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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I think its called a "conspiracy" or ummm.... Some bulll****
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Haha ummm pretty sure every single one of us would do this if it were possible
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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lol this should be good
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Ya could be some bs but he said it worked. Idk we ll see lol
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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I wonder if his azz is jealous of all the **** coming out of his mouth lol
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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ive always just took that tube coming out of the top of my engine and put about 3 cups of salt water in it. helps to maximize power at mid rpm's. im getting about 25 mpg around town and close to 32 on free ways...
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend that if you can increase the vaccum to the flux capacitor you can get those types of mileage figures. Maybe that was the mod your friend was talking about.
My friends, friends, friend seemed to be on the level, so I'm sure it works.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Just remember to flush out your engine with clean water and let water flow through while you have it running for 10 minutes EVERY time you change your oil. Since water an oil don't mix, the water will only remove any contaminants and the small amount of oil that doesn't drain will continue lubricating. When adding the new oil, remember to mix in 1/8 cup of gasoline (premium grade) for every quart of oil (1.5 cups for 6 qts)
Also, for increased HP just pour a 16 oz NOS energy drink(original flavor ONLY) into the gas tank when you fill up
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Haha alright ill make sure to get the orginal, so does it gotta be the original nos bottle or can it be can too?
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Your cousin is correct. Some have reported up to 40 mpg just by moving the vacuum line. But since you aren't part of the inner circle, we'd have to kill you if we told you.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
ive always just took that tube coming out of the top of my engine and put about 3 cups of salt water in it. helps to maximize power at mid rpm's. im getting about 25 mpg around town and close to 32 on free ways...
If you use water from the Pacific ocean you'll get another 4mpg compared to water from the Atlantic ocean.
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