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www.Cat.com in Canada states that all parts need to have a initial 'break in' of 50000 miles and during that time fuel economy continues to improve and that even small factors become important for even better fuel economy!!

Given that this statement is correct does that not imply that Barth with 50000 miles should be getting the best fuel economy??


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My AMG (not a Cat, but very well designed and built) had over 50K before it hit its stride.


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MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines:  Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons.  Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

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Ive still got 10K to go for my S60 DD then. I'm at 6.75 MPG on the last run across Florida from FT Wilderness CG. Not bad considering I weigh in at 50K #s.

To put that in perspective, it would take nearly 16 Kia Sportages to weigh as much as me. I could go 27 miles on 4 gals, it would take them 16 gals to keep up with me.




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