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04-25-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Loren

How high you rev is only part of your concern when trying to save fuel under acceleration. Throttle position is as important, and probably MORE important.

You'll use more fuel with a heavy foot shifting at 2000 than you will with a light foot shifting at 2500

Exactly - It's that whole pretend your stepping on an egg shell thing...

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