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Old 02-24-2014, 12:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Best P&G technique with low peak torque (turbo engine)?

Hello, I'm new to the forums and recently picked up pulse and glide based on reading several posts here. I've seen about a 7% mpg increase using engine on, neutral glides, and a 7-10 mph window on 45 mph surface roads. Where I think I can gain more mpgs is in the rate at which I accelerate. Peak torque arrives at 1750 rpms which is about 250 above the point which the engine will lug. My question is this--since my engine is turbocharged am I better off accelerating hard (to spool the turbo and hit peak torque) or to accelerate slowly and avoid activating the turbocharger? Any other advice on PNG with a turbo is welcome!

I will continue experimenting and report back, but thought some of the wizards here could point me in the right direction.

Additional information: using 93 octane (price difference is made up for by 6% increase measured at fill up), tires at 33 psi (VW recommended +3), car is unmodded and I just had an oil change 2k miles ago.

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