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Old 08-14-2009, 09:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
Frank Lee
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Originally Posted by dcb View Post
Another thing to consider is that p&g effectively reduces engine and much drivetrain friction. If you pulse for 1/3 of the time then your engine (and valves and alternator and???) and most of your transmission gears are not turning for 2/3 of the time you are driving.
Actually ALL the trans gears are turning whenever the vehicle is moving, no matter what you do.
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