8.1 Vortec K2500 2001 Suburban

May 17, 2005 1 Replies

Any programming on the market to put vehicle into "engine safe mode" (engine overheat protection mode) while on the highway to reduce fuel consumption?



Curious,



Doc R in AZ


"Dr. R. in AZ" wrote: > Any programming on the market to put vehicle into "engine safe > mode" > (engine overheat protection mode) while on the highway to > reduce fuel > consumption? > > Curious, > > Doc R in AZ

It would not save fuel because is safe mode the spark is retarded too and thermal efficency is reduced so MPG would drop as well. There is no magic fix here.

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