Thread: City driving econ: Faster accel in lower gears vs. Slower accel in higher gears?
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Old 09-12-2024, 10:09 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Logic View Post
The wonders of an adjustable vacuum switch:
(especially for small engined cars)

When you accelerate you open a throttle valve/s in the engine air intake.
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Nice, but I own diesels. No throttle plate required.
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