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Old 05-23-2010, 09:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
PowerHaus930
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95 SL1 5spd - '95 Saturn SL1
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Throttle % while accelerating?

Hi I have just recently started on my quest for fuel economy in my 1995 saturn SL1 5spd. My best tank mpg to date is 38.4. Anyway to my question I was wondering what would be best for fuel economy - more throttle in a higher gear but less rpm or less throttle in a lower gear but higher rpm? Is it best to accelerate quickly say 75% throttle and shift at a higher rpm up to 40-50mph and then cruise or use about 25% throttle and shift at a lower rpm up 40-50mph then cruise? i know its based on the car and the engine. I know that the SOHC in my saturn makes peak torque at 2450rpm. Should i take the rpms higher than that while accelerating or shift around 2500rpm? Im just in search of the best way to get up to a certain speed for cruising. Thanks in advance

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