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Originally Posted by jcp123
On the back side of hills here, I generally either coast or use light throttle depending on the grade or what's coming next ...
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If throttle is needed, I make a pulse (even if only a very short one) somewhere in the range of 65-80% throttle, for reasons several have given above. However, particularly on a known route, I try to crest the hill going to idle with enough speed that I can idle-coast to the next up-grade or stop sign. I think either of these strategies is easier on fuel than using light throttle.