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Old 03-16-2017, 02:24 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 03-20-2017, 07:43 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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Old 03-22-2017, 01:56 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I wouldn't limit throttle opening, not having enough power when you *do* really need it could be a serious safety issue. Use one of the tools mentioned to improve mileage, or just drive 5 mph slower.
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Old 03-22-2017, 03:54 PM   #35 (permalink)
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half throttle

I did limit the WOT on a friend's Datsun 510. He kept blowing engines, so I put a 2 liter (810) in place of the 1.6 and made it so he could only use a little over half throttle.(he used it for navigational rallying). Needless to say, "Leadfoot Seeley" didn't blow any more Datsun engines. Not sure what the effect was on fuel mileage, but he still managed to get a few speeding tickets.
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Old 03-23-2017, 11:21 AM   #36 (permalink)
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There are some pretty good suggestions in this thread for User Interface reminders. The Scan Gage as feedback is always good, but so is the idea of a spring that you can push through when needed -- but serves as a reminder that "hey buddy you're dipping in".

Also, as pointed out, limiting HP does not change the internal friction and other losses of your vehicle. Sticking it in Neutral and coasting does.

The key element which has been eluded to is the max conditions of the engine. Every engine has a max efficiency point (most power per fuel), and a max output point (max torque). Both conditions are at near WOT because of the reduction in pumping losses, but the max efficiency point is at a much lower RPM.

Since the greatest consumer of fuel is acceleration and hill climbing, driving a Manual Transmission allows you to be in a high gear at a relatively open throttle -- maximizing efficiency for the given task. (A lot of auto makers enrich the mixture at near WOT to avoid killing the catalyst, so driving at 10% under true WOT is usually best.)

I think the take-away from this discussion is fuel economy (for a given vehicle) is more about attitude than throttle position.
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Old 03-23-2017, 11:25 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Low-tech solution works

A lot of good advice in here. Pulse and glide is good.
But I've found one of the greatest ways to control a sensitive throttle
and increase MPG is to
TAKE YOUR SHOE OFF!
That's right.
Drive in your socks.
Huge difference.
Costs nothing.
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Although pumping losses are reduced at wide open throttle, it has been my experience that the pumping losses are a lot less than the loss of efficiency caused by running at high manifold pressure (low vacuum). I have always gotten the best mileage when running at Max Torque RPM with the highest manifold pressure possible - which translates to as little throttle opening as possible. At max torque you require less throttle opening for a given power output than at any other speed. Of course, doing this in top gear is obvious.
Some vehicles will get you a speeding ticket on just about any highway at peak torque in high gear. On my Ranger 4.0 2400RPM in top gear is 120kph (3.55 gears and 225-70 16 tires) On the 1975 Celica GT I drove years ago it was closer to 85 MPH,( and with a light foot at that speed 42mpg was not a problem.)
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My very first car was a 1961 Rambler American with the flathead six engine. When I first bought it, the top speed was 60 MPH, at which speed it got 30 MPG. I soon found that the throttle plate would only open halfway with the gas pedal on the floor. Fixed the throttle linkage, and got 24 MPG.

So yes, a throttle limiter will save gas. But the performance is terrible.
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Not to downplay your idea...but in an emergency you will want full throttle.

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