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Originally Posted by Harry6
Imagine a raw egg attached to the bottom of your right foot. Try not to break it as you drive!
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Originally Posted by jonr
Do not do the raw egg thing - it will cause you to accelerate too slowly for maximum overall FE.
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I think neither of these generalizations are completely accurate--it depends on the circumstances (conditions, type of car, etc). With a manual transmission, large throttle openings at lower RPM (short-shifting) can be beneficial, but with an automatic, you have to balance throttle opening with getting the transmission to upshift and lock up as early as possible. I think the eggshell approach can have multiple benefits:
- Earlier shifts and converter lockup in an automatic
- Forces the driver to change mindset--no longer competing with other traffic, leaving space ahead for coasting
- You may simply drive slower