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Old 11-23-2014, 04:56 AM   #7 (permalink)
renault_megane_dci
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I am not sure low throttle opening is the key.
At least it is the opposite of the pull & glide concept wich tries to use the engine at its best efficiency : with throttle at 75%.

Is pull and glide at your average 40 mph in top gear doable ?
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