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If you can find the BSFC (Brake Specific Fuel Comsumption) plot for your engine - it will show you the "Sweet Spot" for efficiency - tends to be higher load @ lower RPM.
I have not been able to find one for my Nissan - checked several forums.
I try to max every downhill i can for the next uphill.
when taking on a hill from a stop - I try to accelorate compreable to that on a level road ( so there is a little more fuel used overall - but then i am "thinking" the same) and i try to anticipate the crest of the hill and back off to coast over.
Steve
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Steve - AKA Doofus McFancypants
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"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line - But it better work this time"
 First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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