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11-28-2006, 08:24 AM

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Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

I've read that kind of claim a few times for...

I've read that kind of claim a few times for different cars, and I'm skeptical. I wouldn't believe it without seeing controlled data (speed vs. FE), eg:
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Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-28-2006, 07:10 AM

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Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

Yeah, I'm kind of thinking what you said. ...

Yeah, I'm kind of thinking what you said.

I was just hoping maybe someone had already looked at this methodically. I don't want to add another one to the to-do list. It's already...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-28-2006, 07:00 AM

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Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

My definition of bleeding definitely involves...

My definition of bleeding definitely involves throttle pressure. It's like: achieve peak speed, then back off the throttle nearly the smallest amount possible. Instant FE spikes up as speed s l o...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-28-2006, 06:56 AM

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Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

I get what you're saying. And based on your FE...

I get what you're saying. And based on your FE on the trip to school, it didn't seem to hurt!

But I have a suspicion if it does work, it's going to be fairly close to the FE you'd get just...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-28-2006, 06:45 AM

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Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

Bleeding: just really slow deceleration (in gear,...

Bleeding: just really slow deceleration (in gear, engine on). ("Bleeding off" speed.)

It's not difficult to see 80-90+ mpg on the instant readout if I back off the throttle starting around 80...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-28-2006, 06:28 AM

Replies: 28

Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

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Posted By MetroMPG

Is pulse & bleed a valid technique?

Anyone have any info or experience on whether this would offer a net gain over just cruising at the same average speed?

I tend not to P&G on long highway trips to minimize wear on the car (and the...

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