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Old 07-05-2006, 09:48 AM
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Default Re: Hypermilers - Post SAFE High FE Driving Tips

WOT does not give optimum gas savings. From all the stuff I have seen, gentle acceleration is best.

One thing people forget when they figure on hard acceleration is that they may get to a speed they don't have to get to and have to use the brakes more which takes away any gains.

I recomend acceleration rates of slowly applied throttle up to around 1900 rpms (I wouldn't even go that high if I don't have traffic behind me)

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