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Old 06-11-2010, 10:21 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Load is the % of available power you're using. As rpm increases, fuel usage increases for the same load.

Example:

20% load @ 1000 rpm = X fuel usage
20% load @ 2000 rpm = 2X fuel usage


Accelerating at ~80% load and keeping rpms low usually gives the best fuel economy while accelerating.
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