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Old 08-13-2017, 11:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
Ecky
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The main benefit of pulse and glide is that during the glide phases, you can let the engine idle or shut off, avoiding pumping losses. DFCO is 100% pumping losses, so you're likely saving no gas.
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