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Old 07-20-2009, 01:38 PM   #180 (permalink)
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You're missing the point here. Sure, INSTANT fuel consumption is lower under DFCO, but the average for a trip will end up worse, because you have to burn more fuel later to make up the lost speed due to the engine braking.
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