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ConnClark · 01-18-2011, 04:26 PM

Pulse and glide isn't very effective on a diesel if it works at all, so I don't do it. Diesels work best at constant loads near their peak torque rpm. Just get into the right gear and cruise.

01-18-2011, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	Pulse and glide isn't very effective on a diesel if it works at all, so I don't do it. Diesels work best at constant loads near their peak torque rpm. Just get into the right gear and cruise. __________________