Would that be AutoLog from MobileGeneration? I have it and it's terrific!
Mike wrote:
> Paul,
>
> I was the one who originally posted to the group re bad mileage. Thanks for
> your post, very informative and I will keep tracking things. I have a good
> Palm OS app to track mileage if anyone is interested.
>
> Mike
>
> <Tubamirbls@aol.com> wrote in message news:9f.125ef734.27de369d@aol.com...
> > Hi Sean
> > Where did I get the idea your name was Mike?!
> > I notice your truck(s) has the manual transmission. Dispite all the
> > substantial improvements in auto trans design plus the addition of an OD
> 4th
> > for auto transmissions there is still a gas mileage advantage to a manual
> > trans. Many would no doubt argue there is a performance advantage too
> > although the gap on that subject has been narrowed to almost nil I think.
> > I've owned a vehicle since the mid 50's and have bought new on
> factory
> > special order 9016030267125f the many I've had over that timeframe and this 2000
> > Dakota is the first car or truck I've ever bought with an auto trans (my
> just
> > previous '86 Caravan was given to me and it had an auto also!)
> > Among the custom ordered were a 62 Valiant 2dr (3-in-the-tree), 64
> > Valiant convertible 4sp,, 66 Plym Satellite 361 v8/4sp, 70 'Cuda 340/4sp,
> 73
> > Road Runner 318/4sp and several Pontiacs w/4cyl 5 sp's there after.
> > I seriously considered ordering a Dakota with manual trans since dealers
> in
> > my area (SFo Bay Area) tend to stock man trans in 4cyl strip down basic
> cab
> > versions only. However, the flood of people moving to this area to work
> in
> > Silicon Valley occupations has created such a tremendous traffic mess
> almost
> > all times of the day and evening 7 days a week that creeping in freeway
> > gridlock with a man trans is more of a pain than a delight and under these
> > conditions I think neither trans has a gas mileage advantage over the
> other
> > anyway.
> > At least my truck has been remarkably consistent in delivering
> mileage
> > that hovers around 20 seemingly with little serious impact from traffic
> > conditions. I do seem to be able to get enough open road driving per
> tankful
> > to overcome the gridlock times.
> > I have a fiberglass tonneau cover which I bought after about 2,500mi
> and
> > did not see any appreciable change in mileage. It is nice keeping the
> rain
> > out of the bed and having the security of a locked cargo area albeit a
> very
> > low one height-wise. I think you're right when you say your cover added
> > maybe a half mile per gallon improvement. Mine adds maybe 125# of weight
> too
> > so it's akin to having a young lady riding in my cargo bed at all times
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Paul Sahlin
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