Send it to me please.
-andy
Mike wrote:
>
> Nope, not AutoLog, it's called Highway Manager, and I have a version when it
> was still freeware. I can send anyone who wants it the .prc. I use AutoLog
> to track maintenance and other details but I don't like it to track mileage.
> Highway Manger is much better.
>
> Mike
>
> "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> news:3AAD2CAF.411ED2CB@bigfoot.com...
> > 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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