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Old 10-30-2014, 02:39 PM   #10 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by Baltothewolf View Post
Does heavy acceleration net more mpg? I accelerate at 30% throttle 80% engine load up to speed, but have often wondered if 40/90 would be more fuel efficient.
I don't know at what throttle point the Insight starts enriching, but I've had my best numbers with gradual acceleration between maybe 2000 and 3000rpm. It may be more due to lower average speed in town than being the most efficient way to accelerate.
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