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Originally Posted by renault_megane_dci
It is all very confusing for me because when the throttle is lightly opened, the pumping losses are very high (yes losses, that doesnt sound efficient at all) and yet we want to be in the higher gears (=> with small openings) as much as possible.
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This is why you get the best economy by using pulse and glide. Big throttle openings at the most efficient rpm to accelerate and then glide at idle with the clutch in until you need to accelerate again.