I'd would use that! It sure beats the notepad in the console ;)
Thanks Mike!
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 250,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1!
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike [mailto:spammikeREMOVE@home.com]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 7:37 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Bad Mileage
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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