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matthew1 wrote: 09 Oct 2023, 13:36 At 10 MPG, Vida will pay for itself quickly. Get a laptop+Vida combo, Vida already installed.
Is there a known reliable source for this? Also, where to buy the DICE connector thingy?
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ylwgto wrote: 09 Oct 2023, 14:11
matthew1 wrote: 09 Oct 2023, 13:36 At 10 MPG, Vida will pay for itself quickly. Get a laptop+Vida combo, Vida already installed.
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ylwgto wrote: 09 Oct 2023, 14:11
matthew1 wrote: 09 Oct 2023, 13:36 At 10 MPG, Vida will pay for itself quickly. Get a laptop+Vida combo, Vida already installed.
Is there a known reliable source for this? Also, where to buy the DICE connector thingy?
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Post by abscate »

Just jumping on this thread. You may have just transitioned to winter grade fuel in your area where mileage will suffer. It does seem like too big a drop for gas change, but could be another factor.
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I didn't read the thread, but my 140->170hp S60 2.4i auto averages at 23mpg no matter how much I let go of the gas, and this is on semi-long trips outside the city. Inside I'd imagine it would drop below 20 fast.

The 3.2 is even bigger, it almost seems plausible. However I'd look into a few things, vacuum leaks, O2 sensor and check and double check the torque converter is locking up.

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