Congratulations on the new company vehicle, I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and
I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful info on the list, I know I have...
Bruce
>
> Howdy, all. I've been lurking for a few days now. My new company vehicle,
> due to arrive next week, is a Durango. Don't even know what options it has
> yet, other than it's Forrest Green. (The company I work for was partially
> bought out, and the new owner also owns a Dodge dealership. He was
> apparently agahst that I am currently driving a Ford... so, a new vehicle
> will land in my lap. Almost makes up for the loss in benefits and
> additional red tape that the new company is famous for. But I digress...)
>
> Anyway, my personal vehicle is an Expedition, and I have learned that the
> EEC-V will actually advance timing over base as much as possible based on
> knock detection, as well as retard from base (rather than only retard from
> base as is traditional). The increase in mileage by itself in no way makes
> up for the fuel price differential, but there is a definite -- and
> noticeable-- benefit to running a higher octane when warranted, as when
> towing... or running at the strip ;)
>
> Has Chrysler (or is it Kreisler?) implemented a similar strategy perhaps?
>
> Happy to be aboard...
>
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