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Originally Posted by Krayzie
i think your gal/hr would still stay the same because you throttle position is at the same point. Your MPG would also stay the same but you get to your destination faster. Drive at the same speed and i think you will see an increase in your MPG
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I do think you are correct that a steady speed would make differences more apparent. I just can't see the steady throttle making the numbers necessarily the same. If I set a steady fuel consumption rate (15.3 throttle) and achieve the same distance (18 miles) in less time, I should see higher MPG. But maybe the differences in fuel economy would not be as apparent with steady throttle as they would be if I held a steady speed. Does that make sense?
So a modification of my test method: on a shorter route (a 5.2 mile stretch of freeway I'll drive in each direction) the ground is flatter still and I'll be able to hold a steady speed. I'll do that. Thanks.