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Concrete · 10-07-2008, 10:58 PM

not meaning too be sarcastic but... 0 rpm is best for FE

I think you will find that most hypermilers minimize rpm
Engine off coasting being the extreme

I have an automatic and have limited control over RPM
so I use 30% throttle to optimum MPH - which for me is ~40 mph

don't lose sight of total installed efficiency - not just engine efficiency
you need to know how the engine - transmission - aero and rolling resistance play together

best way to know... is spend time with a scangauge

10-07-2008, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Concrete Sequential Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 177 The Truck - '00 Chevy S10 Extended Cab 90 day: 22.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts	0 Rpm not meaning too be sarcastic but... 0 rpm is best for FE I think you will find that most hypermilers minimize rpm Engine off coasting being the extreme I have an automatic and have limited control over RPM so I use 30% throttle to optimum MPH - which for me is ~40 mph don't lose sight of total installed efficiency - not just engine efficiency you need to know how the engine - transmission - aero and rolling resistance play together best way to know... is spend time with a scangauge __________________ Concrete Start where you are - Use what you have - Do what you can.