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Old 08-02-2011, 11:14 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by toc View Post
How is load determined?
I take it 80% load is not 80% Throttle ?
That's right.
It's 80% of the work the engine can do - as seen on an OBD tool like the ScanGauge or Ultragauge.

With my diesel I can be at 95+ % load with the accelerator pressed down less than 1/4th.
Pushing it down further doesn't help once beyond 98%.
It just tries to add more fuel.
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