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Old 11-05-2012, 06:09 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I have picked up a new idea on this kind of a hybrid P&G relating to hills. Seems like if I go at a hill and once I start to loose speed I load the engine to 75-80% on the way up it and coast down the back side (EOC if it is large enough), my MPG seems to do better. This is based on only a couple of trips for myself. I have also started taking off as if I'm P&Ging even if I'm not planning to coast right away, I just let up when I get to my desired speed (45mphish) and continue and try to coast as much as possible when it is time to stop/turn.

Does anyone see a flaw in my logic? Always open for input .
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